Kumar, Abhay (author) and Singh, Krishna M. (author)
Format:
Book chapter
Publication Date:
2012
Published:
India
Location:
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 128 Document Number: D11248
Notes:
Online via Social Sciences Research Network. 6 pages. Pages 83-88 in Krishna M. Singh and M.S. Meena, "ICT for agricultural development under changing climate, Narendra Publishing House, New Delhi., Authors examined main reasons for relatively slow application of information and communication technologies in the rural development sector of India. Among the cited reasons: poor ICT infrastructure in rural areas, poor ICT awareness among agency officials working in rural areas and local language issues. They offered ways to strengthen use of ICT tools for addressing climate change at local levels.
Authors identify urgent need to address the concerns of rural consumers and involve the available constitutional mechanism of Panchayati Raj institutions.
Online via Social Sciences Research Network. 1 page., Author's analysis of obstacles for women entrepreneurship. Among those cited: "traditional mindset of the society," "negligence of the state and respective authorities," "absence of definite agenda of life, absence of balance between family and career obligations of women, poor degree of financial freedom for women," "lack of professional education," and others. Cited "need of continuous attempt to inspire, encourage, motivate and co-operate women entrepreneurs..."
