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.

Stimulating Learning

[This article was published in the October 2007 issue of the eGov Magazine (http://www.egovonline.net) ]

mimio is an industry pioneer and a market leader in digitally enabling the interactive potential of any ordinary whiteboard.

Dharamshala Wi-Fi has an Israeli network

Dharamshala, the home of Dalai Lama in India is fully covered with wireless connection. Here, the head priest teaches his followers through computers.

The Promise of Connected Communities

[This article was published in the March 2007 issue of the eGov Magazine (http://www.egovonline.net) ]

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