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CHANDERI VISIT update* . Kavita Tatwadi Neha Hathiari. * The presentation is based on compilation of the field observation and DEF team inputs during our visit. Initiation of Chanderi_DEF.
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CHANDERI VISIT update* Kavita Tatwadi Neha Hathiari * The presentation is based on compilation of the field observation and DEF team inputs during our visit Draft : Not to be quoted without prior permission
Initiation of Chanderi_DEF • 2008 : Manthan Award ,Mr. JyotiradityaScindia asked DEF to suggest project for Chanderi upliftment. • Dec 2008 they started research ,did preliminary research and survey on Chanderi Draft : Not to be quoted without prior intimation
Feb 2009 • Started ICT initiative to uplift 65 Cr Chanderi handloom industry. • Poor state of connectivity and computer literacy rate . • First measure was to identify Chanderi artisan, train them to use computer to prepare design and then transfer to Jacquard Block print to set the handloom, which in turn shortens the lead-time to prepare the loom. • MrShahid Ahmed- In charge of Chanderiyaan project since start. Draft : Not to be quoted without prior intimation
New Site Selection –Wireless4communities • Current focus Guna SC/ST backward tribal region. • Reason : • To create a geographical belt on stretch from Baran,Shivpuri,Gunaand Chanderi • The vicinity advantage to replicate the mesh network • Adaptation and adoption leverage pass on to the local community Draft : Not to be quoted without prior intimation
Sustainability of operation-W4C • Current operation in the Red • Break even will be reached once number of connection reaches close to 80 • Gadgets Employed: • Server • Repeater • Antenna-Omnidirectional/sector • CPE (Customer Premise Equipment) • Microtik Router Technical Schematics will be mailed by Mr Jazbe Network Engineer Draft : Not to be quoted without prior intimation
Chanderiyaan Premise-RajraniMahal • Leased Space @ Rs 11k per month • 4 Major activity centre operating : • Design Preparing (Assistance charged per Graph block) • 5 Handlooms housed in where weaver works and also act as mart for tourist/buyer to purchase the authentic chanderi ( possess art and silk craft mark) • Tailoring and embriodery classes • Basic computer classes ( just received DOEACC affiliation on the day of our visit) Draft : Not to be quoted without prior intimation
Unlicensed Spectrum Domain • Available spectrum band without any license is only 2.4 and 5.8 GHz • 2.4 GHz- 11 channels – available for creating Wi-Fi Hotspots – Chanderiyaan utilizes that to broadcast broadband out -54 mbps speed • 5.8 GHz – point to point connectivity- DEF planning to utilize to provide connectivity beyond mountain range. Draft : Not to be quoted without prior intimation
Overview of Chanderiyaan Network • Chanderi is surrounded by hilly range so propagation of 2.4 GHz is restricted within 5 km range • Also there are no interfering devices in chanderi noise problem, attenuation which facilitates 5 km range. • Sectorial antenna covers 120 degrees are such three antennas are placed on the height of 70 feet on the top of rajmahal ,so no need of tower. There is one omnidirectional antenna place and two functional sectoral antenna. Draft : Not to be quoted without prior intimation
To reach villages beyond the range two relay towers are erected in LOS at Pankhuwar temple and Badatikri,but currently are not operational as there is not much need • Immediate focus is to cover whole of chanderi with internet coverage Draft : Not to be quoted without prior intimation
Marketing and Pricing of service • Initial just to create awareness free access was provided for this wireless mesh service,where in any one can log on and surf • As of now, services are made chargeable and anyone want to use need to register in Microtik router and use service after receiving the user id and password. • For security purpose, logs are maintained and traffic is analysed on regular basis Draft : Not to be quoted without prior intimation
Marketing and Pricing of service • Users once habituated to use internet, having experience for free are now cajoled to gradually pay and use it. • From current thirty users ,now they are targetting 100 users In next three months. Draft : Not to be quoted without prior intimation
Training the Trainers • The concept of grooming locals to the level that they can impart training to next level is implemented • From 2009 start , batch of 12-15 people were groomed for different role made e-literate and basic concept of networking taught • Currently these team has taken up bigger role and to certain extent can function independently and also started training batch of people under them. Draft : Not to be quoted without prior intimation
Training support from • ISOC • Nepal Wireless project • Village telco • Media labasia • CDAC ????? • Engage ( recent Volunteers from Norway helped in Baran) Draft : Not to be quoted without prior intimation
Overview of Chanderiyaan Network Pankhuwa temple RajraniMahal Badatikri VSNL ADSL Router Schematics not on actuals scale and signal level as per the discussion with team. Draft : Not to be quoted without prior intimation
Chanderiyaan • We experienced the net connection In the center and seen excellent signal strength Draft : Not to be quoted without prior intimation
Beneficiaries • In total 30 users of the DEF Chanderi Network • Out of this 16 are paid users • remaining links are non-charged • in schools • community health center • in-house team member • In initial phase the network services were rolled out to the users for free ,but now gradually they are generating revenue from this service Draft : Not to be quoted without prior intimation
User-1 : Kiosk Center • Mponline service- • Gov. portal kiosk based on registration • Online form, Land registration, digitize record. • Student coaching for e-literacy at nominal rate • Internet charge 20 Rs per hour • 5 computer systems installed • Sachin Computer centre Draft : Not to be quoted without prior intimation
User 1 : Kiosk Center • Internet services is used by students only. • Apart from students, there is hardly any user’s visit • Reasons mainly weaver community and chanderiyaanICT center provide services to them • Mainly users apart from students are users of Mponline( Madhya Pradesh State Government)portal Draft : Not to be quoted without prior intimation
User 2 : Telemedicine at CHC • Telemedicine facility is Media Labasiainitiative partnered by DEF. • DrQuershi overseas the telemedicine facility at CHC along with one operator. Draft : Not to be quoted without prior intimation
User 2 • DEF network used since Feb 2012,before that were using Reliance net connector but faced bandwith and speed problem • The facility caters on an average 3-5 patients on weekly basis for whom they need to transfer data mainly ECG readings, BP level to get specialized opinion from far of facility Draft : Not to be quoted without prior intimation
User 2 Benefits • Patient don’t need to travel till Ashoknagar Hospital (65 km) spending money and losing day’s labor and also the crowded utility. • Next target is videoconferencing.. Draft : Not to be quoted without prior intimation
User 3:Individual • The shopkeeper (DiwakarTiwari ) has taken this connection to serve in future as Community Service Centre kiosk. • Currently, he only uses it for skype chatting with sister staying overseas. Draft : Not to be quoted without prior intimation
User 3 • Computer system shadowed over by provision stock in the shop.. Draft : Not to be quoted without prior intimation
User 4 : Cyber Cafe • MrMuzaffar Ansari owns this café and it is midst of the chanderi market open to access till 9 pm. • The café is with 4 computer system and utilizes the DEF link for internet connection Draft : Not to be quoted without prior intimation
User 4: • The main users visiting the café are students, tourist and people requiring also added services of photocopy, printing and scanning. Draft : Not to be quoted without prior intimation
User 5 : Weaver • Master Weaver- Toontoony Brothers • They procure raw material for and take finished products from unorganized weavers of Chanderi region and then sell it in Delhi Draft : Not to be quoted without prior intimation
User 5 :Benefits • They can put on email the order details • Net Banking • Face time constraint to adapt to the computers and deal with, but plan to build on website and their brand Draft : Not to be quoted without prior intimation