Intel looking to collaborate with HRD ministry on the Rs 1500 tablet project
On Thursday, the Prototype model for the 1500 Rs tablet PC designed especially for students and teachers were displayed by the government. Now, the Intel India Branch is looking to have collaboration with Union ministry for HRD to manufacture these low priced tablet PCs.
Intel is trying to give technical support to the Indian Government in the fields like Hardware Configuration, Design Advancement and bringing all the OEM producers on the same field for the product.
This is happening at a moment where the centre needs a (EOI) Expression Of Interest for publicizing about the product. It wants support from several vendors regarding the manufacturing the tablet PCs, which may be sold to 1500 Rs or less. The government has got plans to release the tablet PCs by next year only.
The Sales and Marketing group director from Intel Technology in India Sandeep Aurora said that, “we have established a good affiliation with the union ministry HRD and will be responding to the EOI”. He added that, “The chance given is big for Intel, as it will be using its processor into variety of other PC technologies. We can work well with complete PC eco system and can also work as a better match maker”.
According to Intel, this project will have major impact in PC use across people in India. “There is still a long way to go for implementing the project for schools too. We have already worked on similar projects across many countries and we will not let down India to do the similar mistakes which other countries did”, he added.
Intel has been earning well from Indian government and Education trusts by working with the state government to bring the PC to deeper level. It has started a work in Northeast region, “Intel has given free PCs to schools and has undertaken training from teachers”.
Intel still is in conversation with government of West Bengal and is yet to reveal the plans on its Investment.
Sandeep Aurora said, “Intel is still in the process of discussion with West Bengal and other states on increasing activities in R&D of India. No clear plans have been adopted. Intel is also trying to improve the current 2,500 man power in India”.
Outside US, India is Intel’s biggest production site.
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