Even as the State is making strides in the field of information technology (IT), the gap between urban and rural areas in terms of IT penetration remains wide. In an effort to take the benefits of IT to rural areas, Bank of India is launching an e-grama project in Mysore from September 10 2005.
The project will enable100 villages in Mysore district to reap the benefits of the information technology revolution in the first phase. This project has been conceived by the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) and the Grameena Mahiti Parishath, while the Bank of India will fund the project.
The IT-enabled project will not only help bridge the growing digital divide, but also increase computer literacy of those living in rural areas. It is also expected to generate more employment opportunities in these regions and reduce migration of educated unemployed youths to cities.
Any person in the village can become a member of the cyber café for a nominal fee of Rs. 10 a month, and the membership can be used by the member's family members as well. The cyber cafe will be equipped with a computer, digital camera, scanner, fax, printer and a power back-up facility.
The cyber café will also help provide information to rural folks about job opportunities, valuable tips to students, information about business transactions, and medical advice. The internet centres will also connect the villages to the Government, and information regarding banking, education, agriculture, health and government schemes will be provided to villagers through the e-grama project.
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