Preface
List of tables, boxes and figures
Executive Summary
Abbreviations and acronyms
1. Processes and Appropriation of ICT in Human Development in Rural India: Bridging the Research and Practice Gaps
1.1 Dimensions of knowledge
1.2 Dimensions of sustainable human development
1.3 Dimensions of human capabilities
1.4 Dimensions of ICT
1.5 Knowledge in sustainable human development paradigm
1.6 Infusing knowledge through ICT
1.7 ICT for sustainable human development
1.8 Voice in human development
1.9 ICT for quality health services
1.10 ICT for promoting quality education for all
1.11 ICT for promoting livelihoods opportunities for all
1.12 Realising the potentials of ICT
1.13 Conclusion
2. Human Agencies for Knowledge Connection: Governance of ICT in Rural India
2.1 Demographic profile of rural citizens
2.2 Sustaining rural infostructure
2.3 Service populatuion of rural infostructure
2.4 Social institutions in rural India
2.5 Conclusion
3. How the Promises of ICT in Development Being Met in India: An Illustrative Comparison and Future Directions for Planning, Implementation and Evaluation of ICT Projects
3.1 Evolution of village knowledge gateways
3.2 Evaluation of village knowledge gateways
3.3 Literature review
3.4 Developing an evaluation methodology
3.5 Developing evaluation indicators
3.6 Instances of village knowledge gateways in rural India
3.7 Akshaya
3.8 Bhoomi
3.9 Community Information Centres
3.10 Digital Gangetic Plane
3.11 Drishtee
3.12 e-Chaupal
3.13 Gyandoot
3.14 Rural e-Seva
3.15 Information Village Research Project
3.16 TArahaat
3.17 Conclusion
4. ICT Diffusion in Rural India: Current Trends and Emerging Options
4.1 Telecom connectivity
4.2 Internet Connectivity
4.3 Connecting rural India to internet
4.3.1 Dial-up connection
4.3.2 Cellular network
4.3.3 Internet access through satellite
4.3.4 Internet through wireless distribution network
4.4 Case study: Digital Gangetic Plains
4.5 Infokiosk hardware and software
4.6 Energy solutions for infokiosks
4.7 Conclusion
5. Bibliography
Index
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