AKRSP working with Space Research Org to bring English to rural areas

ISRO to teach tribals spoken English through VSAT technology
Express News Service | Tuesday , Jun 30, 2009

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has joined hands with the Aga Khan Rural Support Programme (AKRSP) to implement spoken English programme for the tribals in the rural areas of Narmada, Surendranagar, Bharuch, Surat and Junagadh through VSAT connectivity.

Through its Space Application Centre, which has been doing research on VSAT technology, ISRO wants to uplift the life and livelihood of the people in the rural areas through services such as Tele-education and Tele-healthcare. Spoken English will be part of these courses, and AKRSP will be the implementing agencies for five centres.

Read at source: http://www.indianexpress.com/news/ISRO-to-teach-tribals-spoken-English-through-VSAT-technology/482838

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