Karnataka govt launches E-Women

Hubli, Karnataka, Sep 19 (UNI) The State Government today launched E-Women facility to provide information about the world at the door step.

The first E-Women centre was opened at Yarguppi village of Kundgol Taluk in Dharwad district by Minister for Women and Child Development P Narendra.

He said the project was directed towards reducing the gap between cities and villages. It will also begin a new era in information sector thus paving the way for rural development.

The Vision 2020, enunciated by former President A P J Abdul Kalam, had been the inspiration to launch the programme.

Rural women will be exposed to new technology and consistent training will be provided to them, he added.

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