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Under this area, the focus is on developing technologies which promote application of information technologies for the benefit of general masses, especially rural people. During the year, under the project on development of broadband access system for rural applications has resulted in development of a laboratory set up of 50 m range for low cost access. The set up is now being upgraded to field testing for longer ranges . Another project entitled "Farmers' Advisory Systems" aiming at equipping farmers with the information related to the entire crop supply chain has been evolved and is proposed to be implemented in collaboration with IFFCO. Department has also evolved a project on development of set-top boxes providing internet access on television. A project on establishing feasibility of multimedia corridor for health applications is also under implementation. So I think its best for India.