Intel’s digitization blueprint: Ek Kadam Unnati Ki Aur

As part of its nationwide"Ek Kadam Unnati Ki Aur" programme, Intel has inaugurated UnnatiKendras across 10 towns in Telangana.

With the objective to create a blueprint for the digitization of non-urban India, Intel India will collaborate with 10 Common Service Centres (CSCs) in the districts of Warangal, Nalgonda, Medak, Karimnagar, Mahbubnagar, Adilabad, and Ranga Reddy, to drive the relevance of PC adoption.

Each Unnati Kendra will be equipped with Intel-powered devices, local language content, and relevant training modules for non-urban citizens, creating opportunities for skill development and digital empowerment, said a company statement.

"We set up the first Unnati Kendra at Nadimpalli village, south of Hyderabad, with a population of approximately 1,000 people. This village is on its way to becoming a digital village, and hope to replicate the same success story across the country," said Debjani Ghosh, vice president for sales and marketing group, and managing director for South Asia at Intel.

Trained personnel at these Unnatikendras will conduct in-depth sessions on digital literacy, computer skills, and internet facilities every week. Along with this, there would be dedicated guidance sessions in entrepreneurship, language and vocational training to improve citizen education and employability.

Intel India is collaborating with Acer, Asus, Dell, Hewlett-Packard, and Lenovo, and with leading content providers including Daily hunt, Dgflick, and Skill train for this programme.