This document discusses how high-speed broadband internet access can promote economic and social development. It argues that internet access is becoming as essential as electricity, roads, and water in fueling business and community growth. The document outlines examples of how countries have invested in national broadband networks and smart infrastructure. It advocates for Punjab, India to develop connected communities with high-quality internet access to empower small businesses and enhance quality of life.

1. Tech Framework for e-InclusionPrakash KumarCisco Internet Business Solutions Groupe-Revolution Chandigarh September, 2011

2. Steam Engine Railway Electricity Automobiles ICT

3. Exchange of Goods and Information and Growth of Cities Along the rivers

4. Then Cities Grew Along Railway Routes

5. Exchange of Goods and Information and Growth of Cities Along the riversAlong Railways RoutesAlong Major HighwaysWhen information can come to your premises?How has it disrupted the traditional way of doing business?What should we do to leverage it for our development (industry, society, government etc)How does it lead to inclusion?

6. Globally, NBN has proved itself as a catalyst for overall economic competitivenessCo-relation of national broadband penetration to economic competitivenessWhile high correlation does not imply causality, several studies have demonstrated the impact of NBN on economic growth

7. For example, The World Bank and OECD estimate 1.2-1.4% economic growth for every 10% increase in penetrationCorrelation coefficient= 0.77Global competi-tivenessindex1Germany, USA, Sweden, Austria, JapanPhilippines, India , Indonesia, Vietnam, Broadband penetration, 2010 (% PP)1. WEF index based on a range of parameters – economic, technology, social, etc.SOURCE: OECD, Pyramid Research, World Economic Forum, IBSG SP Analysis

8. Considering its significance, huge investments have been made or planned on National Broadband Network programs worldwideBubble size= Govt. spendNBN coverage, speed offered and extent of government spendSouth Korea (~$1.5B)Singapore (~$1B)JapanVarious models of govt. engagement/ funding (low-Sweden vs. high-Australia)Australia (~$25B)NZFranceUSA (~$7B)SpainFinlandGreeceGermanyEstoniaSlovakiaAustriaUKMalaysiaIndia (~$6-12B1)LithuaniaBangladesh ($ 450 mil)Brazil20100406080 1. Per TRAI report, investt. of Rs. 28K-60KcroresSOURCE: EIU, TRAI, OECD, Cisco IBSG SP analysis

9. Internet: The Next HighwayInternet is the next river of information and knowledgeShould its penetration remain at 7%?Even where available its quality is like our rural roads/state highwaysNoFN plans to cover 250,000 Panchayats by 2014What about our cities where Internet is not available in all localities? Cities and Towns where SMBs are located.Should it be left to Telephone companies?

10. SMBs: How ICT helps them

11. Broadband is the New Critical City InfrastructureInfrastructure that provides intelligenceInfrastructure that is used intelligentlyInfrastructure which is as important as Bijli, Sadak and Paani.Physical and virtual environment are intertwinedLocation freedom of social and economic activities

12. 20042009200520062007200820112012201320101 Trillion300 Million DeviceEvolution of the internet400M devices connected - cars, buildings, hospitals, schools, government…everything is connected! Source: Forrester Research, CiscoEverything is Connected

13. 4 key areas enabled by High Bandwidth InternetDescriptionEnablerExample countryHuman capital developmentInfrastructure developmentInfotainmentAnd Service DeliveryInnovationRemote delivery of education

14. Job opportunities

15. Skills enhancement

16. Remote access to healthcare

17. South Korea, Singapore, Malaysia

18. Smart cities/ smart grids

19. Transportation management

20. Remote access to utility needs

21. USA, Singapore, Switzerland, Germany

22. Information and best practice sharing (ranging from e.g., financial services, e-governance, agri-techniques)