03-01-2011, 04:33 PM
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By: Naineet C. Patel
Ranjeet Kumar Vimal
Gautam Garde
CyberBooth
Basic Idea :
selling information as a commodity
Provide low cost computer to shopkeepers
feasible internet connection
access to govt. services, market services, etc
proper training with the help of govt or NGO's
Similar to a Phone Booth
How its different
CyberCafe
Doesn't need to have the customer directly interact with computer
Just need of one computer
Kiosk
Access to internet so large spectrum of services and information
Later more service can be added like printing, scanning, webcam, etc
Pros & Cons
Pros
Customer doesn't need to be literate or familiar with computer
Since shopkeeper will gain money for service so will themselves help in creating awarness
Can be easily setup
Cons
Security issue
Privacy issue
Our ideas on Services
Basic information like market prices of commodity, forum access etc can be provided
Weekly Chat sessions with experts can be provided for eg veterinarian, Agriculture Expert, etc
e-Post
Banking services
Mobile Recharge
Railway Booking
etc
Note: for customers who don't have online banking account, the shopkeeper can use his/her account and directly take cash for the customer.
Strengths
Can create jobs in rural areas
Useful to people who use internet once in a while, cant afford to have a computer or monthly internet service.
Since customers just need to interact with shopkeeper he will feel more confident and and less alienated
Experts help will be easily available and readily available
Helps to save & create money eg no need to travel far away to know market prices, recharge, booking,etc
Slowly and steadily can creates awarness of IT in rural public