Technology and Action for Rural Advancement

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Nokia’s LifeTools – pilot no more!

In March, ThinkChange India reported Nokia’s plans to launch LifeTools – a mobile application that caters to emerging markets in the rural areas with services related to agriculture, education and entertainment. Today, Nokia has commercially launched its tools in Maharashtra in partnership with Maharashtra State Agricultural Marketing Board (MSAMB). Nokia India has entered into an [...]

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Aiming for 100 Million

Many people dream, but some people dream big.  Dr. Ashok Khosla is one of those that dream big – but also puts the dream into action.  As founder of Development Alternatives, Khosla plans to bring wide-scale employment to India’s rural areas.  IndiaWest reports: “Poor people are seeing more products, but have little access to them. [...]