NEW DELHI: Aiming to provide connectivity in remote areas, Railways will set up Wi-Fi hotspot
kiosks at about 500 stations and help people access an array of online
services, including various government schemes. Christened as Railwire
Saathi, the Wi-Fi kiosks will function like a PCO for Digital India and
enable people to use services like e-commerce, online banking, offer
them access to open school/university and insurance schemes, e-ticketing for train and bus services among others.
Automated form filling, mobile and DTH recharge are other services which the Railwire Saathi is expected to provide in areas with limited connectivity.
The Railwire Saathi aims to provide connectivity to the unconnected and at the same time offer jobs opportunities in rural areas, a senior Railway Ministry official said. While Railways is equipping about 400 stations with free Wi-Fi service in association with Google, this scheme has dual aim - providing jobs as well as connectivity. He said the scheme is expected to be operational by May.
Automated form filling, mobile and DTH recharge are other services which the Railwire Saathi is expected to provide in areas with limited connectivity.
The Railwire Saathi aims to provide connectivity to the unconnected and at the same time offer jobs opportunities in rural areas, a senior Railway Ministry official said. While Railways is equipping about 400 stations with free Wi-Fi service in association with Google, this scheme has dual aim - providing jobs as well as connectivity. He said the scheme is expected to be operational by May.
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