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Kerala bas become the first and only state in India to launch its own internet service, Kerala Fibre Optic Network (KFON).

June 14, 2024 by rawan239

It was announced by Chief Minister of Kerala, after Department of Telecommunications granted an Internet Service Provider (ISP) licence to KFON Ltd, to provide internet access to everyone in state.

The Kerala Fibre Optic Network Ltd (KFON) is an initiative of Kerala government, launched with the aim of eliminating the digital gap in state. According to government, created under this project will complement current telecom ecosystem in Kerala.

KFON has been kickstarted with the basic principle of non -discriminatory treatment. Thus, no service provider or business segment will receive preferential treatment, in

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line with recommendations of Telecom Regulatory Authority ofIndia(TRAI). Any internet provider, at any level of business segment are free to use KFON network for bridging the connectivity gaps at their core networks.

Karnataka: Coconut coop unit plans Rs 4.5 crore expansion, seeks funds

June 14, 2024 by rawan239

The coconut processing centre set up by a cooperative Society at Munachanahalli in Chamarajanagar taluk will soon be extended at a cost of Rs 4.5 crore. A decision to this effect was taken by the board of directors of the unit at the recently held general meeting.

The unit, which has a capacity

of processing 50,000 coconuts per day, provides jobs to around 250 people. Local growers formed a cooperative association and established this processing unit under Chamarajanagar Coconut Growers Association 20 years ago. More than 13,000 farmers of the district are cultivating coconut on 26,000 hectares using Irrigation pump sets in Hanur, Kollegal, Yelandur and Gundlupet taluks.
The had sanctioned Rs 3.5 crore for the unit in the 2010-11 budget to help the Association to set up their unit at Munanchanahalli village to ensure Marketing facilities for local

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coconut growers.

Telangana- UNDP MoU on DiCRA

June 14, 2024 by rawan239

Government of recently announced Data in Climate Resilient Agriculture-notes-for-state-psc-exams”>Agriculture (DiCRA) as a part of Digital Public Goods Alliance, in association with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).

DiCRA is the latest addition to Digital Public Goods Registry.

This platform is powered by Artificial Intelligence and aims to strengthen food systems and Food Security.

It is important milestone in Governments commitment towards open data policy, anticipatory Governance to tackle global challenge of food security and service delivery to farmers.

DiCRA supply intelligence on climate resilience at farm-level.

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