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13 Vol. 40 No. 3 - August 2018 Issue College management is very happy to be part of this game- changing initiative by the State and Central Governments. They are more than willing to nominate students as volunteers from their colleges to help enhance their skills and provide support to implement this programme. They are proud of the fact that they would adopt a nearby village and make it fully digital. Opportunities and challenges There is a need to understand the issues faced by rural India and identify key areas where Digital India can play a pivotal role in accelerating growth in rural areas by making them self- reliant. Change is always for the better but it is a gradual process. Rural citizens need to be convinced of the benefits of becoming digitally literate. This, in itself, is a herculean task. But our trainers and student volunteers across colleges are all geared up for this ground-breaking initiative and scheme from the Central Government. This programme has given strong impetus to digital literacy in the State. Through this skills initiative, TASKs plan to train and provide certification for around 50,000 rural inhabitants over the next few years. scte india Become aMember! The Society for Broadband Professionals l Professional Qualifications l Training and Certification l Quarterly Technical Journal l Lecture Meetings l Conferences and Exhibitions l Social Activities l Networking Opportunities The Society covers all aspects of Broadband Technology including Cable, Satellite, DSL and WiFi. For more information, email info@scteindia.org www.scteindia.org As India goes digital, join SCTE India and share in the growth! References www.pmgdisha.in http://it.telangana.gov.in Acknowledgements : Dr. MP Ganesh – Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad Dr. Sailaja A & Mr. Pradeep Redd y - Telangana Academy for Skills and Knowledge

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