时间:2024-09-20 08:51:42 来源:网络整理编辑:熱點
Indian state governments are joining technology giants and central government in pushing internet co
Indian state governments are joining technology giants and central government in pushing internet connectivity to more people.
The latest instance of this comes from the eastern Indian state of Bihar, where the government has announced free Wi-Fi access to college and university students.
SEE ALSO:Fumed Indians continue to troll NYT over 2-year-old cartoon mocking their space agencyThe chief minister of the state, Nitish Kumar urged the students to make good use of the free internet. "The objective is to provide free Wi-Fi facility to help youths to move ahead in life and to become digital smart," he told Hindustan Times.
The move comes days after the state, once widely known for its poor governance, announced the Bihar Startup Policy 2017 -- a $76 million fund that pledges to work on fostering startup culture.
Once considered a luxury, access to internet is quickly becoming ubiquitous in Bihar.
Whether it's Reliance Jio's free internet charm, or Google's free Wi-Fi at railway stations, the local residents have shown significant interest in using online services.
Other states aren't behind, either. Earlier this month, the southern Indian state of Kerala announced that it will offer free Wi-Fi to all citizens, calling access to the internet a "basic right."
The central government announced last month that it would be bringing affordable internet to more than 150,000 villages.
TopicsFacebookGoogle
Felix the cat just raised £5000 for charity because she's the hero we all need2024-09-20 08:17
First global elevation map of Mercury looks like a hiker's dream2024-09-20 07:47
Betty White has some racy password advice2024-09-20 07:42
Coworkers Photoshopped a sleeping intern into an affectionate meme2024-09-20 07:36
Cat gets stuck in the most awkward position ever2024-09-20 07:33
This is how stunning VR video from GoPro's Omni camera looks2024-09-20 07:31
You don't have to pay extra to get an Uber at Sydney Airport2024-09-20 07:22
Instagram's new business profiles spotted in the wild2024-09-20 06:36
WhatsApp announces plans to share user data with Facebook2024-09-20 06:26
'NCIS' promo previews Michael Weatherly's exit: Prepare to cry2024-09-20 06:08
Donald Trump's tangled web of Russian influence2024-09-20 08:47
Fort McMurray wildfire has burned area larger than entire city of Chicago2024-09-20 08:30
Chinese miners are nearly unrecognizable at the end of work2024-09-20 08:17
You don't have to pay extra to get an Uber at Sydney Airport2024-09-20 08:01
J.K. Rowling makes 'Harry Potter' joke about Olympics event2024-09-20 07:26
3 times you should hit 'reset' on the job search — and how to do it2024-09-20 06:58
Fort McMurray wildfire has burned area larger than entire city of Chicago2024-09-20 06:49
Prince's family planning memorial service to remember him 'the right way'2024-09-20 06:43
Old lady swatting at a cat ends up in Photoshop battle2024-09-20 06:43
Photos and videos show devastation of Canadian wildfires2024-09-20 06:10