Dr. B. K GAIROLA Director, Mission NeGP, Government of India said, "Technology is good as long as it is used for common man. We get broadband today but the question is if it is equitably distributed or available to everybody in the country. The answer is no and there is no hope that we will get it. Mr. Modi has got only one element in his agenda and that is development. But this development has to be coupled with sustainable development if we think of it for the long run. There are 3 pillars on which we work for sustainable development - Economic growth, sustainable inclusion and environmental balance that we talk about. If we look at all the 3 components, every country is now working on National Broadband policy. Broadband today is considered as a Right just like food or Air. When international agencies talk about broadband, they assume education will help in improving and developing it further......See More
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