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Today, the term information has ballooned to encompass many aspects of computing and technology, and the term has become very recognizable. IT professionals perform a variety of duties that range from installing applications to designing complex computer networks and information databases. A few of the duties that IT professionals perform may include data management, networking, engineering computer hardware, database and software design, as well as the management and administration of entire systems.When computer and communications technologies are combined, the result is information technology, or "InfoTech". Information technology is a general term that describes any technology that helps to produce, manipulate, store, communicate, and/or disseminate information. Presumably, when speaking of Information Technology (IT) as a whole, it is noted that the use of computers and information are associated.
INTRODUCTION TO DEVELOPMENT
Development is neither a simple, nor straightforward linear process. It is a multi-dimensional exercise that seeks to transform society by addressing the entire complex of interwoven strands, living impulses, which are part of an organic whole. (Haqqani 2003:xi) Even now, rural development defies any clear definition as it has gone through a number of changes over a period of time. Hence, there is no comprehensive universally accepted definition of rural development. Earlier, we have taken rural development as commonly understood and expressed by political leaders, academics and a whole lot of UN bodies as an enabling force for improvement of the quality of life of rural people. Development, as a process meant to empower the poor, reduce exploitation, and oppression by those having economic, social, and political power. It also means an equitable sharing of resources, improved health care and education for all.
It may seem paradoxical that modern information technology (IT), associated inour minds with developed country markets and capital-intensive methods of production,has any relevance for a country where many millions still lack basic needs. Nevertheless,there are many efforts underway in India and other developing countries to demonstrate the
IT FOR RURAL PROGRESS concrete benefits of IT for rural populations, and to do so in a manner that makes economic sense.
Human dimension
The bases of all rural development are people. The human dimension also includes the educational level of the population, their cultural identity and their social are not only relevant in the rural areas: we also have to consider the impact of urban structure.
IT FOR RURAL PROGRESS Human factors lifestyle change on rural areas, such as changes in leisure activities or food consumption of the urban majority.
EconomicDimension
Essential for the economic analysis is a broad perspective. Agriculture and forestry are often not the most important economic activities in rural areas.
Science &Technology
Today, every sector in a modern society is affected by the breathtaking development in science and technology. The rural areas are no exception. For instance, we must certainly study the impact of modern bio-technology on agriculture, livestock production and in the food industry. Important questions in this study will be which new technologies can be expected, and how they might impact on rural development. We already can see the impact of modern information technology in some sectors of the rural economy, such as in direct marketing and tourism, where they seem to open-up new chances for economic development. For instance, rural areas in the fringe of big cities might see a new suburbanization due to an increase in tele-commuting.
Political Dimension
The public opinion and the participation of various social and economic groups in the political debate about development priorities is probably one of the most important dimensions of rural change. Rural development scenarios cannot be based solely on objective bio-physical conditions or economic rationality they must also take into account political pressures; and this clearly requires analyses of the power balance between various political actors of rural development.
IT FOR RURAL PROGRESS common service centers (or cyber cafes) both of which increased in 2010However, in urban areas, Internet connectivity was much better in 2009-10 as 59.5 families out of every 1000 households had the facility at home. Information Technology play a Important role in Rural Development. Information technology's main role in rural development is to provide people with information of any kind they require because information is necessary for development. for example information and communication technology can help farmers in rural areas to know about new means and techniques of farming that leads in more production and million by December 2011. Improved internet awareness in rural areas was credited to the fast growth experienced. Government initiative was also conducted to facilitate internet networks and common service centers (or cyber cafes) both of which increased in 2010However, in urban areas, Internet connectivity was much better in 2009-10 as 59.5 families out of every 1000 households had the facility at home.
Information Technology play a Important role in Rural Development. Information technology's main role in rural development is to provide people with information of any kind they require because information is necessary for development. For example information and communication technology can help farmers in rural areas to know about new means and techniques of farming that leads in more production and thus more income, information and communication technology can help people consult doctors in urban areas thus reducing health issues, information and communication technology can help educate child by using distant learning methodology and many more. The Department of Information Technology (DoIT) has been created in January, 2004 to ensure the process of furthering the development of IT in the State. The Department would strive for Encouraging investments in the IT sector industries in the State. Facilitating the establishment of IT institutes and improving the quality of IT education in the State.
IT FOR RURAL PROGRESS The study further states that among the major states, Kerala had by far the highest proportion of households with Internet access in the rural areas at 3 per cent followed by Himachal Pradesh at 2 per cent. In cities, Maharashtra reported the highest percentage of household having access to Internet connection (10 per cent) followed closely by Kerala, Himachal Pradesh and Haryana.
IT in Rural Education
This could all be summarized in just three words Knowledge is Power. Thus with the penetration of Internet in rural schools, we would witness a complete revolution. Information Technology Play a important role in Rural School .Our State Govt. Encourage the use of Information Technology in schools, colleges and educational institutions so as to enable students to improve their skills, knowledge and job prospects and enable them to obtain employment in this sunrise industry. (Note: Hundreds of middle, high and senior secondary schools have already been computerized and computer aided learning is being provided besides imparting basic skills in operating computers)... Internet is just a source of information and it depends on the user on the kind of information he chooses. Now Information technology is available in all rural school. But Government should to improve the quality of education. Todays, education are using IT and ICT. Information and communication technologies (ICTs) which include radio and television, as well as newer digital technologies such as computers and the Internet have been touted as potentially powerful enabling tools for educational change and reform. The IT companies may start this trend of providing quality IT education in the senior schools. The scope for IT companies looks promising as the education sector is a massive one and can support a lot of such initiatives. Also, implementing the procedures and building up the infrastructure can help the students to be better prepared for a promising career. India is one country where skilled labor, especially in the IT sector, is globally recognized as topnotch and competitive. The English
IT FOR RURAL PROGRESS speaking IT professionals in India are preferred in the South Asia. Considering such an asset, the students that are soon going to start their professional lives. IT companies can further help their own growth and sustenance by investing in this sector. School education is a cyclic process and its span is ever continuing by striking a good balance with the school institutions, the companies can do much better and for a long time. Internet and the World Wide Web utilization open up the modern world of information, facts and communication with respect to students. Students can easily gain access to libraries from any city of the world at any time any day or night. The internet possesses a much more pervasive impact than any other electronic media and is also the present day engine most typically associated with progress; simple fact is that it is the new model of thinking that will present an innovative approach to online education.
1. Gramin Bank 2. Parvatiya Gramin Bank 3. Co-operative Bank 4. Punjab National Bank
Information System plays an important role in the development of rural banks. Banking in the age of Information Technology has improved the lifestyle of people in rural area. Now people can easily transfer their money from one place to another, the time interval in process of getting loan approved from the bank has also been reduced.
View balances: Checking your balance doesn't require much work. You simply select
Account balances and take a look at your balance and past transactions. If you have more than one account, you can also do transfers between accounts.
Pay bills: To pay your bills online, you just need to add to your account the names of the
companies you wish to pay bills to. In the Pay Bills section, select Add payees, search for the name of the company and fill in the account number for each company. You can also sign up for the E-bills service that sends you a bill by e-mail instead of a printed one by regular mail.
Transfer funds: When you select Transfer Funds, you'll be asked where to transfer the
money to and from, when, and the amount.
Set up recurring bill payments or transfers: If you make a regular payment every
month, it might be convenient to set up an automatic withdrawal from your account.
Monitor CIBC investments: If you have any CIBC investments, you can keep an eye
on those stocks or mutual funds here.
Send and receive an INTERAC e-TransferTM2: This could be the end of the
birthday cheque! You can receive transfers from other people's accounts, or set up transfers from your account to someone else's. The recipient will get an e-mail notifying them of the transaction.
IT FOR RURAL PROGRESS View CIBC VISA accounts: Always a good place to monitor your spending. You can make your credit card payments online, right from your account.
Order cheques: We don't need them much anymore due to online banking and debit purchases, but if you still use cheques, you can order them directly from the CIBC website.
Why Internet Advertising and Marketing is Essential for Development of Rural area
Which rural Sector, We can Focus through Internet Market: Handicraft, Handloom, Floriculture Tourism Agriculture Information System We are living in IT world. If we see developed nations then we come to know that we are lagging so behind... Internet is fast emerging as a powerful medium of advertising in the new millennium. With the number of Internet users increasing manifold, the new medium is viewed as the advertiser's dream. The Internet is a tool enabling businesses to reach literally millions of new customers each month. The Internet is redefining the relationship between businesses and consumers, for the first time in history a small to medium sized company now can reach all over the globe to share information about it's products and services. Now your business can advertise and reach customers on a global scale that just a few years ago was available to only a hand full of large corporations. One advantage to advertising on the internet is the fact that the it is always on. Your businesses image is shared 24 hrs a day 7 days a week. Shoppers can
IT FOR RURAL PROGRESS visit your site at their Convenience from the comfort of their own homes.It is like having your doors open 24 hrs a day 7 days a week. Another advantage is the Internet is enabling consumers to purchase from companies outside their geographical location; many items that were once available only in certain areas now are available worldwide thanks to the Internet. Web based system can help in achieving it more easily and effectively. Internet marketing also referred to as I-Marketing, web marketing, online marketing, or EMarketing, is the marketing of products or services over the Internet. With the increased globalization, marketing methods for people like you marketing managers, business owners and entrepreneurs has found wide opportunities of marketing their products, which leads an extensive competition among the various players to achieve better performances.
Today, in the competitive world the survival of the company depends on the innovation of the managers, innovative managers are looking for unique ways to compete more effectively on a local, regional and global basis. The information is being shaped by advances in digital telephone networks, interactive cable television, personal computers, and online services and, finally, the Internet.
Telemedicine
Telemedicine was implemented in the state to improve the health services of the State by providing access of Medical Specialists/ experts from PGI/ IGMC to common man even at PHC/CHC level remotely. 20 remote locations to be connected to IGMC Shimla which will be further connected to PGI Chandigarh. Himachal Pradesh is a sparsely populated State with difficult topographical and climatic conditions. The people have to travel large distances on foot or by road to reach the appropriate level of administration to get their jobs done. IGMC Shimla is the only referral hospital and medical institution. Thus Telemedicine has been a great help in providing the services of Medical
Implemented in IGMC and 19 remote locations: CH, Karsog, RH, Chamba, RH, Kullu, RH, Hamirpur, ZH, Mandi, ZH, Rekong Peo, RH, Rampur, CH, Rohroo, RH, Nahan, CH, Banjar, ZH, Dharamshala, CHC, Bharmaur, CHC, Kyelong, CHC, Kyelong, CHC, Tissa, CHC, Pooh, CHC, Janjehli, CHC, Shialai, CHC, Sangrah.Connectivity to these locations has been made over ISDN from BSNL. At 5 places NMLLN is being used for the time being and these would also be shifted to ISDN now. Sanjivani Software is being used for sending/ receiving the data of the patient to PGI/ PHCStaff CPC (Clinical Pathological Conference) from PGI Chandigarh is broadcasted through telemedicine network every wednesday for the use of PG students/ Resident Doctors of IGMC.The following infrastructure has been provided at every telemedicine location/PHC:4Nos. PCs, TV 1Nos, VC equipment, Microscope 1No., X-Ray/ Document Scanner 1No. and ECG Machine 1No.
The following objectives were envisaged for the State Centre: To facilitate decentralized planning and decision making. To facilitate Monitoring and Evaluation of Government Schemes & Programmes. To set up integrated natural resources data management system.
IT FOR RURAL PROGRESS To provide services/consultancy based on specific user needs in the field of Remote Sensing and GIS. To provide wider usage of geo-spatial applications through simultaneous support systems/ software. To promote the use of SATCOM networks for distant interactive training and education in the State.
Domain of Services
Geo-Informatics
AGiSAC shall endeavour for conceptualization, creation and organization of multi-purpose common digital database for sectoral/integrated decision support Systems.
Remote Sensing
For Inventorization, Mapping, Developmental Planning and Monitoring of Natural & Manmade Resources.
Cartography
For Thematic Mapping and Value added maps.
Photogrammetry
For creation of Digital Elevation Models, Terrain Characteristics & Resource Planning.
Software Development
For wider usage of Geo-spatial applications, Decision Support Systems (Desktop as well as Web based).
Mapping services
Mapping services to the Governments and Non-Governments Organizations for planning, documentation and other purposes. Mapping services for Environment Impact Assessment (EIA) and Environment Management Plan (EMP). Mapping solutions to the Governments and Non-Governments Organizations for the purpose of EIA and EMP preparation and implementation monitoring.
IT FOR RURAL PROGRESS benefited the Department of Posts also, in efficiently dealing with the so much bulk of M.Os., and delivering them to the dire needy pensioners in time.
eKosh
The eKosh SW is an integrated web-version SW comprising of eVitran, Onilne Treasury Information System and eBudget software. The bills presented by DDOs against the budget distributed to them by the HoDs are booked in the treasuries and MIS reports are generated by matching the expenditure with allocated budget and its distribution. Therefore, reports at Departmental level are available to the Heads of Departments for Monitoring, Control and Reconciliation of their budget. Similarly, all reports are accessible to the respective DDOs also. The most important part is that the Budget Section of the Finance Department uses eKosh reports to find out the departments who are unable to spend their budget and hence these unspent or unused amounts are used to reallocate the budget to other departments. This data is very helpful in preparation of the supplementary budget which is generated automatically through surrender and additional allocation.
eVitran
The eVitran SW picks up Budget from the eBudget Software implemented for the HP Finance Department for generation of various Budget Books. This HoD wise Budget data is used in the eVitran SW for distribution to various Departmental DDOs by the HoDs. The online copy of the distributed budget is used in the Treasuries for controlling the expenditure as the budget distributed to the DDO is matched against the balance budget available to the
IT FOR RURAL PROGRESS DDOs for passing the various expenditure bills presented in the Treasuries.
IT FOR RURAL PROGRESS branch plant economy, associated as it is with high level of external control, low local multipliers and a narrow range of technical skills. This form, described as fordist, the internal economic structure of the region is highly fragmented and incoherent in terms of indigenous linkages.
Static gains are one-time, and come from more efficient use of scarce resources, allowing higher consumption in the present. It is useful to distinguish two kinds of static efficiency gains. One kind pertains to increases in operating efficiency, while the other comes from reduced transaction costs. In both cases, the channel for gains is through more effective and lower cost information storage, processing and communication.
Dynamic gains come from higher growth, potentially raising the entire future stream of consumption. The second type of potential benefit comes from reductions in economic inequality, to the extent that such reductions are an agreed-upon social goal, and therefore a social benefit.
The two types of gains may conflict, if growth requires increased inequality, or they may be mutually reinforcing, where broad sharing of the benefits of growth enhances the rate of growth. We can discuss the role of IT in achieving greater economic gains along both dimensions, without having to commit to a particular position on the relationship between inequality and growth. However, a focus on using IT for rural development is, at least on the surface, supportive of reduced inequality along with increased efficiency and growth. Turning to specific impacts, note that IT involves the electronic processing, storage and communication of information, where anything that can be represented in digital form is included in the term information. Thus news, entertainment, personal communications,
IT FOR RURAL PROGRESS educational material, blank and filled-out forms, announcements, schedules, and so on are all information. Software programs that process data (searching, tabulating, and calculating, for example) are also information in this sense, representing a particular kind of intermediate good. We can use standard economic characterizations to classify the different kinds of information. For example, entertainment, personal communications, and sometimes news, are final goods. Educational material, job announcements, or some kinds of news (weather news for farmers, for example) are intermediate goods, typically used for improving incomeearning opportunities. IT dramatically increases share ability of information, and this affects the economics of private provision of information goods and services.
ROLE OF GOVERNMENT
For both government and private provision, one of ITs main direct benefits is in Increasing efficiency by economizing on resource use in the operations of firms as well as in market transactions. Information that would otherwise be conveyed through face-to face contact, post, courier, print delivery, telegraph or telephone may instead be communicated in digital electronic form via the Internet. Efficiency gains from Internet use are not automatic: the telephone, in particular, is an efficient means of communication for many types of information. IT also requires new investment, so the benefits of trips, time and paper saved must be weighed against the costs of installing and maintaining the new infrastructure. Efficiency benefits of IT are not restricted to the communication itself. IT can improve the efficiency of the telephone network, and it can make it possible to track and analyze communications. Word processing, maintaining accounts, inventory management, and other such activities that may not require long-distance communications are also made more efficient by IT. IT increases the efficiency of education delivery to the broader population, this investment in people (human capital acquisition) is also likely to lead to higher growth.
IT FOR RURAL PROGRESS IT may also have positive impacts through impacts on the innovation process. Forexample, IT can make innovation easier by allowing simulation and low-cost testing ofnew designs or searching through possible chemical compounds for beneficial drugs. Finally, IT may speed the diffusion of innovations through better communications, whichmay stimulate further innovation though this last channel is speculative.
IT FOR RURAL PROGRESS Haryana State Cooperative Apex Bank Limited: The main purpose of the Haryana State Cooperative Apex Bank Limited is to financially assist the artisans in the rural areas, farmers and agrarian unskilled labor, small and big rural entrepreneurs of Haryana. National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development: The main purpose of the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development is to provide credit for the development of handicrafts, agriculture, small scaled industries, village industries, rural crafts, cottage industries, and other related economic operations in the rural sector. Sindhanur Urban Souharda Co-operative Bank: The main purpose of the Sindhanur Urban Souharda Co-operative Bank is to provide financial support to the rural sector.
Rural Business Hubs (RBH): RBH was set up with the purpose of developing agriculture. The Rural Business Hubs Core Groups helps in the smooth functioning of the Rural Business Hubs
Council for Advancement of People's Action and Rural Technology (CAPART): The main purpose of this organization is to promote and organize the joint venture, which is emerging between the Government of India and the voluntary organizations pertaining to the development of the rural sector.
(a) as a tool for direct contribution to agricultural productivity and (b) as an indirect tool for empowering farmers to take informed and quality decisions which will have positive impact on the way agriculture and allied activities are conducted.
Precision farming, popular in developed countries, extensively uses IT to make direct contribution to agricultural productivity. The techniques of remote sensing using satellite technologies, geographical information systems, and agronomy and soil sciences are used to
IT FOR RURAL PROGRESS increase the agricultural output. This approach is capital intensive and useful where large tracts of land are involved. Consequently it is more suitable for farming taken up on corporate lines. The indirect benefits of IT in empowering Indian farmer are significant and remains to be exploited. The Indian farmer urgently requires timely and reliable sources of information inputs for taking decisions. At present, the farmer depends on trickling down of decision inputs from conventional sources which are slow and unreliable. The changing environment faced by Indian farmers makes information not merely useful, but necessary to remain competitive.
Communication has been seen by a large number of development planners as a panacea for solving major social evils and problems. Apart from development, the introduction of communication in the educational process for open and distance learning is seen as step towards improving the quality of education and bridging the social and educational gap. ICT
IT FOR RURAL PROGRESS can be used towards betterment of education, agriculture, social awareness and health and hygiene.
sections, to cater to the information needs of Indian farmer. User friendly systems, particularly with content in local languages, can generate interest in the farmers and others working at the grassroots. It is possible to create dedicated networks or harnesses the powers of Internet to make
Our country has the advantage of having a large number of specialized institutions in place catering to various aspects of Indian agriculture. These institutions can play a crucial role in designing the necessary applications & databases and services. This will facilitate modularization of the task better control and help in achieving quick results. As it is, several institutions have already developed systems related to their area of specialization.
Challenges of crop stress, soil problems, natural disasters can be tackled effectively through these technologies. A beginning in precision farming can be encouraged in larger tracts of land in which export potential can be tilted in our countrys favour.
While developing these systems it is necessary to appreciate that major audience that is targeted is not comfortable with computers. This places premium on user friendliness and it may be useful to consider touch screen technologies to improve user comfort levels.
It is often observed that touch screen kiosks, with their intuitive approach, provide a means for quick learning and higher participation. It is also necessary to provide as much content as possible in local languages.
Once the required application packages & databases are in place, a major Challenge is with respect to dissemination of the information. After independence, the government took upon itself the major responsibility of development. Hence, the central and state governments carried out development projects. Two such projects are briefly described.
IT FOR RURAL PROGRESS 99 per cent during the experiment period. More than 90 per cent direct reception television sets were in working. Both quantitative (survey) and qualitative in-depth (anthropological holistic study) evaluation indicated modest gains in some areas, whereas no gain or negative gain in other areas. The one-year duration was thought to be too little for any positive results. Based on the experiences and positive gains, INSAT satellite was launched in 1981. Since then a series of INSAT satellites have been launched and used for nationwide television telecast for education and development. The sad part is that, in spite of best efforts, satellite television has been used for entertainment more than rural development. I am sad that my prediction came true that satellite television will be used for entertainment and not rural development.
Communication Technology and Rural Development in India could not be operationalised for large-scale implementation in one form or the other. Lack of political will and indifference of bureaucracy killed the rural development project even before it could help poor to take advantage of radio broadcast.
The basic challenges that usage of IT for rural development faces are Illiteracy amongst the vast multitude of people Major power-cuts and 'brown-outs' affecting the country-side ranging from 5 to 12 hours every day. Even though uninterrupted power supply systems are used; yet they prove insufficient to cope up with the power breakdowns Serious band-width issues and connectivity problems. Even though technology is available to upgrade the band-width; not enough resources have been budgeted by the Government to change this scenario. However once a few projects for the up gradation of the band-width on the anvil get commissioned, there should be a significant improvement in the connectivity.
IT FOR RURAL PROGRESS Financing difficulties encountered by the local grass root level institutions as well as by the state governments. Drastic steps are needed to inject funds for the development of the ICTs in the rural areas; increasingly by the participation of the private sector Acute shortage of project leaders and guides who could ensure implementation of the ICTs at the grass root levels. Unfortunately most professionals want to work in the urban areas where there are ample opportunities available to them for growth as well as prosperity. In the absence of these 'techno-catalytic' resources; development of IT in the rural areas will always be very slow.
experimentation. This paper argues that the new generation of WLAN technologies can significantly alleviate the constraints that limit Internet connectivity in Latin America to the wealthy, urbanized areas. Yet for this potential to be realized governments must rethink current assumptions about spectrum management and universal service policies. Extending Internet connectivity to rural areas in the developing world involves a delicate cost-benefit balance. While affordable access must be provided (and in some cases strongly subsidized), the social and economic returns must be high enough to enable long-term sustainability. The costs and deployment models associated with wired access technologies have often proved inadequate to strike this balance. Given the appropriate regulatory environment, WLAN technologies can significantly alleviate his problem. Cost advantages enable network deployment in areas
IT FOR RURAL PROGRESS previously deemed unprofitable and these technologies also allow local actors to gain an important role in the roll-out of infrastructure and services. This brings muchneeded sustainability to ICT development initiatives, for such actors are typically best positioned to understand the characteristics of local demand for ICT services, as well as to leverage existing social networks and resources.
Rural Development through Information Technology : (A Case Study of Dhar District of Madhya Pradesh, India)
The present study is an attempt to know how information technology is playing a significant role in the development of the rural society. It is a case study of gyandoot of Dhar district of Madhya Pradesh. Information Kiosks/Gyandoot is based on a PCO model. It provides different kind of services to the rural masses to improve their quality of life. The services are concerned with their regular routine such as agriculture, education, health. social relation, product marketing, administration, planning and current information needs. Kiosks managers are basically computer operators and works as a facilitator between information system and servcies rendered to rural people. In this system gram panchayat and zilla panchayat both the bodies play important role in the establishment of the kiosks. They are involved in the selection of Kiosks Manager and providing finance regarding the establishment of the kiosks.
To fulfil the objectives of the study the views of kiosks managers and rural people and government officials were taken and analysed thereafter. The findings of the study are as under:
The use of information technology in rural areas of Dhar district of Madhya Pradesh is definitely fruitful for the development of the rural society. Besides having several constraints from service providers, government officials, gyandoot samiti, rural people are availing required information like mandi rates (marketing of agricultural products), certificates (caste, domicile), complaints (government employees, village
IT FOR RURAL PROGRESS problem), gram haat, gram dak, land records (khasara, B1), marraige proposal, teevradoot tatkal bulayen (doctor, patwari etc.), sawaliram (education) and driving license. As far as transparency in administration is concerned, the role of information system is positive but beaurocrates are not playing their role in such manner as desired. The rural people are satisfied with some sort of servcies available with the centre like certificates, complaints and land records but have grievances for some services and persons involved the the information system.
Suggestions
The service providers are facing several problems like connectivity, electricity and other infrastructural facilities. The minimum infrastructural facilities should be available so that kiosks may be function smoothly. Kiosk managers must be sincerely to their job, modest, well trained, up-to-date knowledge of computer and familiarity with the rural environment. The cooperation from administrators, beaurocrates should be there so that soochak may be able to do their job. There must be a system to monitor the services of system every six month involving low profile people rural masses.
Need of Improvement:
For Making a developed State, we will have to propagate Information Technology (IT) in rural India. Thus, technological advancement is necessary for every nook and corner. Information is power and power is information. Without information there can be no growth. Now information is penetrating into rural India as well, because without its presence there, we cannot think about development of the entire country.
The following Point need to be looked into for development of rural area: First of all, there is a great need to make a policy for promoting IT in rural area. There should be a strong infrastructure for IT. Broadband facility is still non-existent for rural people. There Should be a Proper Monitoring team to monitor E-Governance Project in Rural area. Agriculture is the main source of Rural Area So Govt. Should to start E-Business Scheme in Rural area .For example ITC introduced e-Choupal Scheme (Internetbased interventions in rural Farmers) Licensed software is not cost effective. Without heavy funding, we cannot provide facilities of IT to rural Area. Even maintenance of hardware and software is not easy and cost effective. So need big budget for rural area. Lack of knowledge of English is also a big obstacle in Rural Area..So Need Professional Teacher.
IT FOR RURAL PROGRESS Connecting the unconnected Panchayats & villages with Urban area and to improve the
quality of State highways & district roads. Improve the quality of IT education in rural areas. In rural areas, primary education is
still vital. If we are speaking about development of rural Area, it cannot be comprehensive without
development of agriculture. IT may be an effective tool for development of agricultural output. IT related tools are very successful in making Connecting between rural hospitals and
city hospitals. Because Rural healthcare is a prime source of concern to improve social structure of rural Area.. Development of effective websites to enable rural youths to learn everything at the click
of a mouse. For this there should be proper internet connection.. Regular workshops and multiplicity of training programs may also support the use of IT
as a device for employment. Communications through e-mails should be entertained in every office as this is the only
transparent and efficient mode of communication all over the world. The Govt. Departments should address public queries about problems in implementing
different Government pilicies through websites etc. In Rural School there should be Provision of Digital Teaching System or Digital Class
Room All Departments should be connected with website right from State Headquarters to
Panchayat level and trained computer operators should be put on services with good pay scales on regular basis.
All offices of public dealing should be connected with computer and internet facilities.
Therefore public can receive all information regarding their works/grievances without filing application in RTI cell.
Multimedia Content in regional language, testing and certification in computer education, full time assistants as well as teacher training, monitoring and supervision.
Govt. Should to provide low cost computer to rural student. IIT has developed low cost
computers which can work on low power consumption and are suited to Indian rugged conditions..
Area Govt. Should to establish an IT infrastructure based Rural Business Centers with all
the facilities.
Agri-Horti Business which could never grow in Rural Area or India due to lack of proper
infrastructure of Roads, Hotels, Power, water or time saving air travel..Govt should to act as a Middel Man between Farmers and Buyer .Govt should to start some good e-Goverrance Scheme in rural area like "e-Choupal" "Kisan Soochna-Vyapaar Kendra" RuralBazar.
Area Govt. Should to focus on Rural Tourism Scheme like "Rural Tourism"
TABLE OF CONTENT
INTRODUCTION TO INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY INTRODUCTION TO MANAGEMENT DIMENSIONS OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT ROLE OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY IN DEVELOPMENT OF RURAL AREA IMPACT OF IT IN RUAL PEOPLE LIFE IT IN RURAL EDUCATION ROLE OF IT IN RURAL BANK Why Internet Advertising and Marketing is Essential for Development of Rural area TELEMEDICINE OTHER SERVICES OF IT DOMAIN OF SERVICES TECHNOLOGY AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT IT, ECONOMICS AND DEVELOPMENT ROLE OF GOVERNMENT RURAL DEVELOPMENT SCHEMES IN INDIA RURAL DEVELOPMENT IN INDIAN ORGANISATION EXPECTED ROLE OF ICT IN RURAL DEVELOPMENT EXPERIENCES AND EXPERIMENTS IT AND INDIAN AGRICULTURE IN THE FUTURE THE BASIC CHALLENGES THAT USAGE OF IT FACES FOR RURAL DEVELOPMENT WIRELESS NETWORK AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT
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