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-Inclusion Prakash Kumar Cisco Internet Business Solutions Group e-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 rivers Along Railways Routes Along Major Highways When 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?

7. For example, The World Bank and OECD estimate 1.2-1.4% economic growth for every 10% increase in penetrationCorrelation coefficient= 0.77 Global competi-tiveness index1 Germany, USA, Sweden, Austria, Japan Philippines, 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 worldwide Bubble size= Govt. spend NBN coverage, speed offered and extent of government spend South Korea (~$1.5B) Singapore (~$1B) Japan Various models of govt. engagement/ funding (low-Sweden vs. high-Australia) Australia (~$25B) NZ France USA (~$7B) Spain Finland Greece Germany Estonia Slovakia Austria UK Malaysia India (~$6-12B1) Lithuania Bangladesh ($ 450 mil) Brazil 20 100 40 60 80 1. Per TRAI report, investt. of Rs. 28K-60Kcrores SOURCE: EIU, TRAI, OECD, Cisco IBSG SP analysis

9. Internet: The Next Highway Internet is the next river of information and knowledge Should its penetration remain at 7%? Even where available its quality is like our rural roads/state highways NoFN plans to cover 250,000 Panchayats by 2014 What 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 Infrastructure Infrastructure that provides intelligence Infrastructure that is used intelligently Infrastructure which is as important as Bijli, Sadak and Paani. Physical and virtual environment are intertwined Location freedom of social and economic activities

12. 2004 2009 2005 2006 2007 2008 2011 2012 2013 2010 1 Trillion 300 Million Device Evolution of the internet 400M devices connected - cars, buildings, hospitals, schools, government…everything is connected! Source: Forrester Research, Cisco Everything is Connected

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)

23. Entertainment (e.g., IPTV, local radio content)

24. Singapore, Japan, South Korea

25. Connected home/ office/ communities (researchers, product development, anytime anywhere/ anytime collaboration)

26. Argentina, PhilippinesSOURCE: IDA, Dept of IT of South Korea, Singapore, Argentina, Cisco IBSG SP analysis

27. Cities realize importance of ICT & smart cities

29. Fiber to the Home Investment Example First Year Actives Other Services Installation Hardware FO Cable Civil Works Source: Corning, FTTH Council Europe.

32. Australia, Brazil, South Africa

33. Malaysia

34. Korea, JapanRisk leverage Requirement for market shaping Equal access backed by govt. led SPV/ utility model potentially more relevant for India, considering low monetization capability/ need for high market shaping (rural areas) SOURCE: Cisco IBSG SP analysis

35. What Next Punjab, which led green revolution and SMB revolution should lead this revolution as well E-enable its SMB in particular and people in general creating Smart and Connected Communities

36. Smart+Connected Communities Running a Village, City, Community, Country, the World on Networked Information Sustainability Services Delivered by Technology Environmental Economic Social Protecting the worldfor future generations Continuous job and business growth Enhanced quality of life for citizens

37. Smart+Connected Communities Health Retail School Telecom Utilities Safety & Security Sports & Leisure Travel Office Home Government Building Emergency Response Transportation COMMUNITY+CONNECT (Citizen Services) COMMUNITY+EXCHANGE (Integrated Operations Centers) SERVICE DELIVERY PLATFORM

38. Smart+Connected CommunitiesService Delivery Platform + Smart Solutions Smart Solutions Connected Citizen Services Connected Safety and Security Connected Transportation Connected Real Estate Connected Utilities Partner Solutions Business Citizen Service Provider City/Provincial/Federal Government Smart Platform(SDP+Smart Solutions) Solutions and Innovations Centre The Network As the Platform