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>From: clements <clements@ACF2.NYU.EDU>
>Subject:      Re: INTERNET technology availability outside of the USA
>X-To:         "Ganesh N. Prabhu" <gprabhu@ALPHA2.IIMB.ERNET.IN>
>To: Multiple recipients of list DEVEL-L <DEVEL-L@AMERICAN.EDU>
>
>There has been recent comment on telecommunications in
>India. Here is relevant information about IndiaLink
>
>                                 INDIALINK
>
>                           Electronic Networking
>
>                                    for
>
>                            Information Exchange
>
>                                    and
>
>                               Social Change
>
>What is INDIALINK ?
>
>INDIALINK provides NGOs, development organisations and
>individuals associated with development activities, networking
>tools for national and international communications and
>information exchange.
>
>The INDIALINK Network is the country's first computer
>communications system dedicated solely to development issues
>pertaining to the environment, women, children and human rights.
>Indialink aims to focus on connectivity with people and
>organisations working at the field and grass-roots
>levels, linking them to urban centres and other global
>development networks. It applies new technologies to promote
>cost-effective and efficient communications within
>the development sector.
>
>Indialink emerged as an informal network of NGOs in 1989. Over
>the last 5 years Indialink has organised a number of NGO
>consultations on use of electronic networks for information
>exchange. A number of NGOs from all around India are currently
>associated with Indialink activities.
>
>Currently Indialink provides Electronic Networking facilities at
>Delhi, Bombay, Madras, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad and Pune.
>The facilities include: national and international e-mail,
>electronic conferences, file libraries and off-line database
>queries. Similar services will soon be set up
>in other cities like Calcutta, Trivandrum, Guwahati etc...
>
>By registering as a member of IndiaLink, you obtain access to the
>communications host at the closest city centre. Membership to
>IndiaLink is restricted to NGOs, social development groups and
>individuals working on social issues.
>
>Indialink-APC partnership.
>
>Indialink has active partnership with the Association for
>Progressive Communications (APC). The APC network is used by
>thousands of NGOs around the world. This partnership allows users
>of Indialink network to participate in conferences available on
>the APC network at no additional costs.
>IndiaLink has arrangements with APC to receive regular feeds from
>a few conferences maintained at GreenNet, the APC host in London.
>
>The partnership with APC allows Indialink to facilitate cheaper
>access forits users to information available on APC network. The
>APC has been serving as the communications backbone for various
>international conferences (e.g. at  Rio, Cairo, Copenhagen etc.).
>The APC will also be providing communication  services at the
>Beijing Women's Conference. IndiaLink receives regular
>updates on on these events. Users of Indialink have access to
>these areas  of  information at the cost of making a phone call
>to the nearest  Indialink host.
>
>They can also disseminate their information among NGOs worldwide
>via APC networks.
>
>
>What does one need to join the Indialink Network?
>
>Basically one needs a computer (any brand / type) with a serial
>port, ordinary telephone (not necessarily dedicated phone line)
>and Modem (special equipment which connects your computer to the
>telephone line). Once you have all these equipments you need to
>become a member of the nearest  Indialink
>host to enable you to access the Indialink network.
>
>Membership registration forms are available at the Coordinating
>office of IndiaLink at ISI, Delhi and at the other host sites.
>
>What facilities can one access by joining an electronic network?
>
>Electronic Mail
>
>Users can send and receive private electronic messages (email) to
>and from ANY NETWORK around the world at very little or no extra
>cost.
>Electronic mail  is quick, inexpensive, reliable and easy to use.
>
>Conferences
>
>Through electronic conferencds memebers can share / exchange
>information with other users by posting their information on
>public access areas on the network.  Conferencing services offer
>easy-to-use tools in group communication and event coordination.
>Geographically dispersed people can communicate inexpensively on
>any subject.  Whether you are administering an
>organization or distributing an urgent action alert, INDIALINK
>conferences are an indispensable tool.  Private conferences can
>be set up to facilitate internal group decision-making,
>task-sharing processes, or sensitive communications.  Public
>conferences are great for information sharing, newsletter
>distribution, legislative alerts and news services.
>
>File areas
>
>File areas contain electronic copies of large documents, books,
>journals and public domain software.  Members contribute to the
>file areas all those materials that they wish to make publicly
>available.
>
>What kind of information is currently available on Indialink -
>Delhi Host?
>
>Indialink Delhi host provides access to information on the
>following topics. Information on these topics is freely avaialble
>to ALL users of this network.
>
>
>
>
>CONFERENCE DESCRIPTION NAME
>-----------------------------------------------------
>AIDS                    AIDS issues & discussions
>APC.INFO                Information on the APC
>APC.CONF                List of Conferences on the APC
>APC.DIGEST              Digest of APC Conferences
>APPEALS                 Appeals for Urgent Action
>BIOTECH                 Bio-Technology & Genetic Research
>COMP.GEN                Computers General Discussions
>COMP.NETS               Computer Networks & Communications
>COMP.PDS                Public Domain Software Sources
>CSD                     Commission on Sustainable Development
>DALITS                  Scheduled Castes / Dalits issues
>DEVGEN                  General Development Issues
>ECOLOGY.GEN             Ecology in General
>ECOLOGY.NGOS            NGOs and ECOLOGY
>EVENTS                  Up-comming events: Conferences, Seminars,
>etc.
>HEALTH                  General Health Issues
>HR.CHILD                Human Rights & Children
>HR.DALITS               Dalits & Human Rights
>HR.GEN                  Human Rights in General
>HR.NGOS                 Human Rights NGOs
>HR.TRIBALS              Tribals & Human Rights
>ICPD.GEN                General Discussion on ICPD 1994 (Cairo)
>ICPD.NEWS               ICPD '94 - News from Cairo
>ICPD.UNDOCS             ICPD '94 - UN Documents
>LABOUR                  Labour in General
>MEDIA.AV                Audio-Visual Media
>MEDIA.GEN               Media in General
>MEDIA.PRINT             Print Media
>GE.SAP                  Structural Adjustment Programme
>SUST.SDN                Sustainable Development Network
>SUST.DEV                Sustainable Development - General
>Discussions
>SUST.CSD                Commission on Sustainable Development
>GE.TRADE                World Trade, GATT, etc..
>GE.WBIMF                World Bank - IMF etc..
>WOMEN.HEALTH            WOMEN and HEALTH
>WOMEN.HR                Human Rights & Women
>WOMEN.INDIA             WOMEN's issues - INDIA
>WOMEN.EVENTS            Events, meetings on Women's Issues
>WOMEN.GEN               WOMEN's issues - GENERAL
>WOMEN.WCW               UN World Conference on Women (Beijing
>1995)
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>Information sections on other subject areas relevant to the
>development community will be added to the above list from time
>to time.
>
>Where are the IndiaLink HOST sites ?
>
>IndiaLink Host sites or access points have been established at
>Delhi, Madras, Bangalore, Hyderabad and Vishakapatnam. More
>cities are to be covered in the current year. Internet mail can
>be sent from any of these sites.
>
>
>At a few other cities like Bombay, Pune and Ahmedabad, IndiaLink
>has arrangements with service providers in the private sector.
>Under these special arrangements, an NGO in these cities can
>utilise the services of the private e-mail provider
>at a subsidized rate.
>
>What other International networks and groups can one reach using
>Indialink?
>
>Using the Indialink network one can communicate with users on
>almost any global network. This includes networks like:
>
>*** APC Networks (i.e primarily NGO Networks based in 16
>countries and partner networks in about 44 other countries)
>
>This includes:
>
>GreenNet     -     London
>Nordnet      -     Sweden
>Antenna      -     Netherlands
>Comlink      -     Germany
>IGC          -     USA
>Web          -     Canada
>Pegasus      -     Australia
>SangoNet     -     South Africa
>Chasque      -     Uruguay
>Alternex     -     Brazil
>Laneta       -     Mexico
>Colnodo      -     Columbia
>Padis        -     Ethiopia
>Enda-Dakar   -     Senegal
>Email Center -     Philippines
>Dak          -     Bangladesh
>SLNet        -     Sri-Lanka
>Pactok       -     Fiji
>Pactok       -     PNG
>ELCI         -     Kenya
>Mango        -     Zimbabwe
>Mukla        -     Uganda
>etc... etc.. >
>
>*** ERNET - India
>*** Compuserve - International
>*** AT&T Mail
>*** Fidonet
>*** Bitnet
>*** Dailcom
>*** MCIMail
>*** Sprintmail
>*** Geonet
>*** Memocom
>*** Any Copmuter connected to Internet
>
>
>MEMBERSHIP FEES:
>
>There are 3 grades of membership to IndiaLink: GRADE A, GRADE B
>and  GRADE C.
>
>Each grade entitles the member to certain services and facilities
>of IndiaLink. The primary criteria for membership to a particular
>grade will be determined by the amount of mail traffic that a
>member wishes to utilize on a     monthly basis.
>
>Grade A members are entitled to outgoing transfers of about 300kb
>(100 A4 size pages) per month and incomming transfers of 600kb
>(200 pages) per month.
>Grade B, members can send 500kb (160 pages) and receive 350 pages
>per month.
>
>Grade C members are entitled to send 1000 kb (350 pages) and
> receive 2000kb (700 pages).
>
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> Connection        Annual Maximum Contribution
>   Type           Outgoing           Incomming
>
> GRADE A         2,200/=3D 300 kb         600 kb per month
> GRADE B         4,000/=3D 500 kb        1000 kb
> GRADE C         6,000/=3D 1000 kb       2000 kb
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>If a member exceeds the maximum limit for their grade more than 3
>months in a year they will be shifted to the next grade.
>
>In addition to the Annual Contribution, there are one-time fees
>for account registration, software and modem setup and basic
>training.
>
>Registration fee: Rs 200.00
>Software and Modem setup: Rs 500.00
>
>Additional training and on-site installation (Optional): Rs
>1,000.00 per day for same city.  Outstation charges would differ.
>
>(Please note, there could be minor variations in the fee amounts
>for various  cities depending on the distance of the Host sites
>from its  neighbouring hosts).
>
>How Can I Join? Fill out the attached form and send/fax it to us
>immediately!
>
>
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>
>                                 INDIALINK
>                             REGISTRATION FORM
>
>Select one:       [ ] Delhi         [ ] Madras         [ ] Bombay
>                  [ ] Bangalore     [ ] Hyderabad      [ ]
>Ahmedabad
>                  [ ] Pune          [ ] Calcutta       [ ]
>Vishakapatanam
>
>Name..............:
>
>(For Individuals..: Date of Birth:
>Sex....:
>      )
>
>Organization......:
>
>Address...........:
>
>City, State, Pin..:
>
>Telephone.........:
>Fax...............:
>
>E-mail............:
>
>Major Areas of Interest:
>
>Referred by:
>
>May we list your address in our online directory? Y/N
>May we list your phone number? Y/N
>
>Name to use as user account:
>(8 characters maximum, no blank spaces)
>
>Registration fee: Rs 200.00
>Software and Modem setup: Rs 500.00
>Additional Training: Rs 1000.00 per day
>
>Membership Category:
>
>Grade A: Rs. 2200.00
>Grade B: Rs. 4000.00
>Grade C: Rs. 6000.00
>
>Category under which you are registering: (Select one)
>
>Grade A  [ ]              Grade B  [ ]                      Grade
>C  [ ]
>
>Amount Paid................:
>Mode of Payment:                    Cash ..........:
>                                    Cheque/DD No...:
>                                    Date...........:
>                                    Drawn on (Bank):
>Date:
>Place:
>
>Signature:
>
>Designation:
>
>All payments are to be made by cash or draft in Indian Currency
>in favour of "INDIAN SOCIAL INSTITUTE", NEW DELHI. Out station
>cheques are not accepted.
>
>
>Some IndiaLink sites:
>
>BOMBAY:
>^^^^^^^^
>Contact Persons: John D'Souza, Aspi Mistry.
>
>Centre for Education & Documentation
>3, Suleman Chambers,
>4, Battery Street, Behind Regal Cinema
>Bombay - 400 001.
>Voice nos: 91-22-287 5288
>                 202 0019
>
>
>
>
>
>MADRAS:
>^^^^^^^
>Contact Persons: Manual Alphonse, Xavier
>
>AICUF House
>125, Sterling Road,
>Nungambakkam,
>Madras - 600 034.
>Voice no: 91-44-827 2283
>
>DELHI:
>^^^^^^
>Contact Persons: Leo Fernandez, Sundar
>
>Indian Social Institute
>10, Institutional Area,
>Lodi Road, New Delhi - 110 003.
>Voice Nos: 91-11-462 2379
>                 462 5015
>                 461 1745
>Fax : 91-11-469 0660
>BBS : 91-11-461 0674
>
>In case you need more information please drop a message to
>support@unv.ernet.in
>
>
>Sundar.......<support@unv.ernet.in>
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