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Time of India
4 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Telangana leads in Wi-Fi usage, reveals national survey
Hyderabad: Telangana and Kerala have emerged as national leaders in mobile Wi-Fi usage, according to the Union ministry of statistics and programme implementation's 'Comprehensive Modular Survey – Telecom 2025. ' The report highlights that among individuals aged 15 and above, urban Telangana ranks highest with a Wi-Fi usage rate of 20.5%, followed closely by Kerala at 19.6%. Across the overall population aged 15 and above, Kerala leads with a Wi-Fi usage rate of 15.6%, followed by Telangana at 11%. Apart from these two, no other major states — excluding those in the Northeast — cross the 10% mark. Maharashtra and Delhi follow with around 8.5%. 'These figures reflect Telangana's robust digital infrastructure and a population eager to adopt technology,' said T Ravi Kiran, commissioner of electronic service delivery department of Telangana. Tech experts link these statistics to broader economic trends. 'Wi-Fi is key to bridging the digital divide and enabling affordable access to technology,' explained Sai Krishna Mamidala, a tech expert associated with a WEF-linked think tank. 'Though the data covers just the last three months, it aligns with the broader connectivity trend.' The World Economic Forum (WEF) estimates Wi-Fi could contribute up to $5 trillion to the global economy by 2025. Improving internet connectivity, especially in schools, is tied to higher GDP per capita and better living standards in developing nations. Despite progress, the survey also shows that rural access remains alarmingly low, with usage below 1% across male, female, urban, and rural categories in most states. Experts stress that expanding Wi-Fi, particularly in underserved areas, is vital for inclusive growth and digital empowerment.
New Indian Express
24-05-2025
- Science
- New Indian Express
Odisha Government empowers blind persons with NAVINAUT guidance
BHUBANESWAR: In a bid to make movement easy and obstacle-free for visually-impaired people, the state government has started distributing LiDAR-guided electronic assistive device NAVINAUT to them. The device can help them detect obstacles on the roads and alert them through vibrations. Director of Social Security and Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities department Niyati Patnaik on Friday provided these devices to 60 blind people at a camp in the city. Developed by Hyderabad-based startup Alien Innovations, founded by T Ravi Kiran, the device acts like a torch, helping visually-impaired persons navigate through roads safely. The compact device will detect impediments on the roads early, sending vibration alerts to the user. Speaking on the occasion, Kiran said the mobility device is a rechargeable battery-powered device and will work for about a month on a single charge. It uses modern laser-guided LiDAR technology through which the user can easily know the distance and height of the obstacle. While the device has already been put to use in states like Telangana, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat and Chhattisgarh, it is being provided to blind persons in Odisha for the first time. They will be trained in using them by the department.
