Exploring ICT for rural communities
[This article was published in the April 2008 issue of the eGov Magazine (http://www.egovonline.net) ]
The Baramati-based Vidya Pratishthan
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Wi-fi for Eye Care in Rural Tamil Nadu
[This article was published in the November 2007 issue of the eGov Magazine (http://www.egovonline.net) ]
With an estimated 15 million visually challenged people, India is home to the largest blind population in the world. The main causes are cataracts, diabetic retinopathy, and glaucoma. Thanks to the new technology used at Aravind Eye Hospital, Theni – thousands of villagers are now able to receive timely eye care.
Global Infosys award coming
Infosys Technologies will be setting up a global annual award for computing excellence with a cash prize of US$ 150,000.
Med-e-Tel 2007: An International Platform Showcasing e-Health
[This article was published in the June 2007 issue of the eGov Magazine (http://www.egovonline.net) ]
The eINDIA2008 Conference and Exhibition, a premier event on ICT4D (Information and Communication Technology for Development) in India, was held between the 29th – 31st July, 2008 at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi, India.
Pune, the first Wi-Fi city in India
Pune is going to become the first Indian city to have a high-speed wireless Internet network. This ambitious project will enable people to access the Internet from anywhere in the city wirelessly through their laptops or personal digital assistance (PDAs).
Asian Innovation Award for Government of Gujarat (India)
The Government of Gujarat has won the Asian Innovation Award for the ‘Chiranjeevi Yojana’ scheme.
Intel develops the first Digital Hospital with WiMAX technology in rural India.
Intel has developed the first Digital Hospital in Baramati, Maharashtra, India. Intel has developed the first Digital Hospital with WiMAX network to equip with 100 Mobile Computer Labs. Intel and government officials have dedicated their first digital hospital with WiMAX to Baramati on November 2, 2006.
Intel
Soon, Craig R. Barrett, chairman of Intel and chairman of the United Nations of Global for Information and Communication Technologies is visiting India from November 2 and 3, 2006. This would be his eighth visit in India, which would be the part of an Asia Pacific tour with the Intel World Ahead program.
Chandigarh administration in India to go wireless
In India, the administration of Chandigarh has geared up to make the entire city wireless within next one year.
