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{{Short description|Computer literacy project in Kerala, India}} |
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| ⚫ | The '''Akshaya project''' |
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{{Infobox project |
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| name =Akshaya project |
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| mission_statement = Reforming Kerala through digitization |
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| type =[[Micro-enterprise]] |
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| products = [[Computer Literacy]] |
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| location = [[Kerala]] |
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| country = [[India]] |
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| owner = [[Kerala State IT Mission]] |
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| founder = [[Government of Kerala]] |
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|| established = {{Start date and age|2002|11|18|df=yes}} |
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| funding = [[Government of Kerala]] |
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| current_status = Active |
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| website = {{URL|https://www.akshaya.kerala.gov.in/}} |
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|chiefminister=[[Pinarayi Vijayan]]}} |
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| ⚫ | The '''Akshaya project''' first started in the rural areas of [[Malappuram district]] of [[Kerala]], [[India]], and has now spread all around the state. The project was the first district-wide [[computer literacy]] project in India and one of the largest known [[Internet Protocol]] (IP) based [[Wireless network|wireless networks]] in the world. In November 2002, the state government of Kerala put into place a project, piloted in Malappuram, with the goal of at least one person in every family to be computer literate in that district. Malappuram is now what is said to be India's first ''E-literate District''. The mission continues to make Kerala the first ''E-literate state'' in India. |
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In Malappuram district alone, Akshaya has conducted one of the world's largest computer literacy drives, claiming to reach over 600,000 households, representing more than 3.6 million people, in less than 6 months. The project has created a unique brand of state-funded computer access centers, and simultaneously led to a massive wireless infrastructure, providing a wide range of services and making way to many future opportunities. |
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==History== |
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The project started in 2002 in [[Ariyallur]], [[Malappuram district]] under the [[Kerala State IT Mission]]. The project came into being as a result of the efforts of the leaders [[P. K. Kunhalikutty]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/thiruvananthapuram/kerala-embarks-on-mass-computer-literacy-drive/articleshow/1106.cms|title=Kerala embarks on mass computer literacy drive|date=1 June 2003|via=The Economic Times - The Times of India}}</ref> (former State Industries and IT Minister ) and key role [[Abdurahiman Randathani]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.niyamasabha.org/codes/13kla/members/abdurahimanrandathani.htm|title=Members - Kerala Legislature|website=www.niyamasabha.org}}</ref> |
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With the encouragement of the then Kerala Chief Minister, [[A. K. Antony]] then Kerala Industries and IT Minister constituted a twenty committee of experts to make a [[Computer literacy|e-literacy]] on establishing [[Computer literacy|e-literacy]] project in the State. |
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[[File:AKSHAYA VENCODE.jpg|thumb|AKSHAYA Kendram In Vencode]] |
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==References== |
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== External links == |
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* [https://www.akshaya.kerala.gov.in/ Official website of Akshaya Project] |
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* [https://akshaya.kerala.gov.in/centers Find nearest Akshaya Centre] |
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[[Category:Government of Kerala]] |
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Akshaya Centre in Veliyam Gramapanchayat is at Guru Complex, Veliyam, nearer to Cyberworld IT Centre. |
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[[Category:E-government in India]] |
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[[Category:Educational technology non-profits]] |
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[[Category:Information technology in India]] |
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Latest revision as of 08:34, 30 June 2024
| Akshaya project | |
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| Mission statement | Reforming Kerala through digitization |
| Type of project | Micro-enterprise |
| Products | Computer Literacy |
| Location | Kerala |
| Owner | Kerala State IT Mission |
| Founder | Government of Kerala |
| Country | India |
| Chief Minister | Pinarayi Vijayan |
| Established | 18 November 2002 |
| Funding | Government of Kerala |
| Status | Active |
| Website | www |
The Akshaya project first started in the rural areas of Malappuram district of Kerala, India, and has now spread all around the state. The project was the first district-wide computer literacy project in India and one of the largest known Internet Protocol (IP) based wireless networks in the world. In November 2002, the state government of Kerala put into place a project, piloted in Malappuram, with the goal of at least one person in every family to be computer literate in that district. Malappuram is now what is said to be India's first E-literate District. The mission continues to make Kerala the first E-literate state in India.
History
[edit]The project started in 2002 in Ariyallur, Malappuram district under the Kerala State IT Mission. The project came into being as a result of the efforts of the leaders P. K. Kunhalikutty[1] (former State Industries and IT Minister ) and key role Abdurahiman Randathani[2] With the encouragement of the then Kerala Chief Minister, A. K. Antony then Kerala Industries and IT Minister constituted a twenty committee of experts to make a e-literacy on establishing e-literacy project in the State.
References
[edit]- ^ "Kerala embarks on mass computer literacy drive". 1 June 2003 – via The Economic Times - The Times of India.
- ^ "Members - Kerala Legislature". www.niyamasabha.org.