The Internet Society (ISOC) has introduced a Special Interest Group on Rural Development (SIGRD) in Hyderabad. Prof. P Krishna Reddy, Chairman of the Standing Committee, ISOC Academics, Hyderabad Chapter delivered a keynote address on the importance of undertaking research projects in rural development related areas during the SIGRD opening ceremony held at IIIT-Hyderabad on 18 May. His talk elaborated on ISOC’s mission and its objectives which are meant for reaching out to individuals in rural areas at a global level including undeveloped regions to empower the villages with the digital skills.
Interested people can log on to www.ruralisocsig.org to become a member.