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<keyword id="6354477" type="PERSON" weightage="100" keywordseo="Narendra-Modi">Narendra Modi</keyword>’s <keyword id="1929810" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="100" keywordseo="Digital-India">Digital India</keyword> campaign’s 4th pillar got a huge push today with the launch of 25 National <keyword id="6372493" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="100" keywordseo="digital-literacy">Digital Literacy</keyword> Mission (<keyword id="2549695" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="100" keywordseo="NDLM">NDLM</keyword>) centres in 12 cities across India. Including these centres from the partnership with <keyword id="6358384" type="COMPANY" weightage="100" keywordseo="SAP">SAP</keyword>, <keyword id="6372077" type="CITY" weightage="100" keywordseo="Nasscom">NASSCOM</keyword> Foundation has launched over 75 NDLM centres across India and hopes to reach 125 centre mark by March 2016, making over 1,25,000 households digitally literate in an year. 

	The states of Delhi, Uttarakhand, Jammu &amp; Kashmir, Karnataka, West Bengal, Gujarat and Tamil Nadu will benefit from this collaboration between NASSCOM, DeiTy and SAP.
 

	On the sidelines of the event, NASSCOM Foundation also launched its MyKartavya app to give scale to the mission. With this app, one can train househelps, drivers, security guards or any other digitally non-literate person living in the vicinity.
 

	“We are also launching a nation-wide digital literacy volunteering campaign wherein each volunteer will train at least two individuals on digital literacy skills through the newly created NDLM-MyKartavya mobile app,” said Shrikant Sinha, CEO of NASSCOM Foundation.
 

	While this seems to be a great step towards the development of the nation, some obvious questions arise as to how the rural areas can access the services, the infrastructure, the money involved, and the effectiveness of the programme and the efficiencies of the government in implementing it.
 

	“There are two challenges. People should come in and get these courses and the resources in terms of trainers and volunteers to carry it out...There is also an issue of inclusiveness,” Ganesh Natarajan, Chairman of NASSCOM Foundation told Business Insider India.
 

	So, how is the success the programme guaranteed, as there would be many who wouldn’t be willing to come or won’t show interest?
 

	“Marketing the programme is a big challenge. Hence this is a four level model- Agencies, Counselling, Training and Digital literacy and skills,” he said.
 

	They will be adding a new level to this soon. 
 

	“Even after getting a job, we want to make sure that the person has always got someone for counselling.”
 

	This development is after the incident at their Pune centre. Last year 200 people got jobs but after two months, 120 people dropped out.
 

	NDLM works towards digital literacy awareness, education and capacity building of the citizens of our country to help rural and the undeserved communities fully participate in the global digital economy. The first goal is to make 52.5 lakh people digitally literate by 2017.

	 
	 
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Cheers to a Digitally Literate India, but time for a reality check

<bulletContentEmbed name="B07KM9LH13" columns="1"><bulletContentHeading name="B07KM9LH13_head"><div type="image" title="Multifunctional" msid="87260167" hostid="261"></div></columnHeadThumb>B07KM9LH13</columnHeadTitle></columnHead></bulletContentHeading><bulleteContentBody name="B07KM9LH13_body"><bulletContentRow name="B07KM9LH13_3011776687981788"><bulletContentRowHeading><bulletContentRowHead col="1">Mantra MFS100 Biometric Fingerprint Scanner</bulletContentRowHead></bulletContentRowHeading><bulletContentRowBody><bulletContentRowCell col="1">The Mantra MFS100 Biometric fingerprint scanner comes with an optical sensor that is said to be scratch-free. The sensor is also said to be resistant to scratches, impact, vibration and electrostatic shock. It is UIDAI certified, and the sensor surface is said to have the Lowest False Rejection Rate (FRR) and False Acceptance Rate (FAR).</bulletContentRowCell></bulletContentRowBody></bulletContentRow><bulletContentRow name="B07KM9LH13_0531944698342455"><bulletContentRowHeading><bulletContentRowHead col="1"></bulletContentRowHead></bulletContentRowHeading><bulletContentRowBody><bulletContentRowCell col="1">This fingerprint scanner can be used for authentication, identification and verification.</bulletContentRowCell></bulletContentRowBody></bulletContentRow></bulleteContentBody></bulletContentEmbed> <bulletContentEmbed name="B08F5GMSW3" columns="1"><bulletContentHeading name="B08F5GMSW3_head"><div type="image" title="User friendly" msid="87260185" hostid="261"></div></columnHeadThumb>B08F5GMSW3</columnHeadTitle></columnHead></bulletContentHeading><bulleteContentBody name="B08F5GMSW3_body"><bulletContentRow name="B08F5GMSW3_6584766357090887"><bulletContentRowHeading><bulletContentRowHead col="1">Time Office Startek FM220U Fingerprint Scanner</bulletContentRowHead></bulletContentRowHeading><bulletContentRowBody><bulletContentRowCell col="1">The Time Office Startek fingerprint scanner features a USB Type-C port so you can connect it to smartphones and use it with the AadhaarPAY smartphone app. It is also designed to verify smeared, scarred, stained and even smudged fingers. This fingerprint scanner is also Aadhaar enabled and STQC certified so you can use it with many Aadhaar government projects.</bulletContentRowCell></bulletContentRowBody></bulletContentRow><bulletContentRow name="B08F5GMSW3_3739961807121776"><bulletContentRowHeading><bulletContentRowHead col="1"></bulletContentRowHead></bulletContentRowHeading><bulletContentRowBody><bulletContentRowCell col="1">It’s also easy to configure and operate and is said to allow fast scanning with non-distorted image quality.</bulletContentRowCell></bulletContentRowBody></bulletContentRow></bulleteContentBody></bulletContentEmbed> <bulletContentEmbed name="B07K2F37PK" columns="1"><bulletContentHeading name="B07K2F37PK_head"><div type="image" title="Budget friendly" msid="87260205" hostid="261"></div></columnHeadThumb>B07K2F37PK</columnHeadTitle></columnHead></bulletContentHeading><bulleteContentBody name="B07K2F37PK_body"><bulletContentRow name="B07K2F37PK_5768357304356462"><bulletContentRowHeading><bulletContentRowHead col="1">Startek FM220 Fingerprint Scanner</bulletContentRowHead></bulletContentRowHeading><bulletContentRowBody><bulletContentRowCell col="1">This fingerprint scanner is also UIDAI certified so it can be used for Aadhaar authentication. It is said to offer a fast scanning speed, and non-distorted image quality. The Startek FM220 fingerprint scanner is also said to easily detect fingerprints that are smeared, scarred, stained or smudged.</bulletContentRowCell></bulletContentRowBody></bulletContentRow><bulletContentRow name="B07K2F37PK_4631237848254800"><bulletContentRowHeading><bulletContentRowHead col="1"></bulletContentRowHead></bulletContentRowHeading><bulletContentRowBody><bulletContentRowCell col="1">In addition to Aadhaar, it can be used for Apna CSC, NDLM, DigiLocker, and Jeevan Pramaan.</bulletContentRowCell></bulletContentRowBody></bulletContentRow></bulleteContentBody></bulletContentEmbed> <bulletContentEmbed name="B01N6NNSMX" columns="1"><bulletContentHeading name="B01N6NNSMX_head"><div type="image" title="Also consider" msid="87260221" hostid="261"></div></columnHeadThumb>B01N6NNSMX</columnHeadTitle></columnHead></bulletContentHeading><bulleteContentBody name="B01N6NNSMX_body"><bulletContentRow name="B01N6NNSMX_8173395248564479"><bulletContentRowHeading><bulletContentRowHead col="1">SecuGen Hamster Pro 20 Biometric FingerPrint Scanner</bulletContentRowHead></bulletContentRowHeading><bulletContentRowBody><bulletContentRowCell col="1">The Hamster Pro 20 biometric fingerprint scanner from SecuGen has a lightweight design as it weighs only 80 grams. It is an optical USB fingerprint sensor with 500 DPI resolution. The fingerprint scanner has an auto-on feature that automatically detects the finger when it’s placed on the reader. It is also equipped to detect difficult-to-scan fingers like those that are dry, moist, aged or scarred.</bulletContentRowCell></bulletContentRowBody></bulletContentRow><bulletContentRow name="B01N6NNSMX_9738790153978491"><bulletContentRowHeading><bulletContentRowHead col="1"></bulletContentRowHead></bulletContentRowHeading><bulletContentRowBody><bulletContentRowCell col="1">The glass plate on the fingerprint scanner is resistant to scratches, impact, corrosion, and electrostatic shock.</bulletContentRowCell></bulletContentRowBody></bulletContentRow></bulleteContentBody></bulletContentEmbed> <bulletContentEmbed name="B07VCYC1RD" columns="1"><bulletContentHeading name="B07VCYC1RD_head"><div type="image" title="Also consider" msid="87260292" hostid="261"></div></columnHeadThumb>B07VCYC1RD</columnHeadTitle></columnHead></bulletContentHeading><bulleteContentBody name="B07VCYC1RD_body"><bulletContentRow name="B07VCYC1RD_8681187223213582"><bulletContentRowHeading><bulletContentRowHead col="1">Radium Box Syncbyte Microconn MC01 Fingerprint Scanner</bulletContentRowHead></bulletContentRowHeading><bulletContentRowBody><bulletContentRowCell col="1">The Radium Box Syncbyte Microconn MC01 fingerprint scanner is a CMOS-based optical reader. It is said to capture images and verify fingerprints with high speed. It can be used for enrollment and attendance verification applications as a standalone or embedded device.</bulletContentRowCell></bulletContentRowBody></bulletContentRow><bulletContentRow name="B07VCYC1RD_7657568665181998"><bulletContentRowHeading><bulletContentRowHead col="1"></bulletContentRowHead></bulletContentRowHeading><bulletContentRowBody><bulletContentRowCell col="1">The fingerprint scanner also comes with RD Service registration for one year so it can be used for UIDAI services.</bulletContentRowCell></bulletContentRowBody></bulletContentRow></bulleteContentBody></bulletContentEmbed>

Fingerprint scanners for reliable biometric verification and tracking

Fingerprint readers are a must-have in the modern office space. They keep your computers safe from intruders and add an extra layer of protection to your sensitive data. They can also be used in offices for identity authentication, entry and exits, or in government offices to record citizens’ data. All in all, they are highly useful and serve as the modern age authentication for your identity. Here are some of the <keyword id="12676169" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="best-biometric-devices" source="Orion">best biometric devices</keyword> for this purpose. <bulletContentEmbed name="B07KM9LH13" columns="1"><bulletContentHeading name="B07KM9LH13_head"><div type="image" title="Optical Sensor" msid="88112027" hostid="261"></div></columnHeadThumb>B07KM9LH13</columnHeadTitle></columnHead></bulletContentHeading><bulleteContentBody name="B07KM9LH13_body"><bulletContentRow name="B07KM9LH13_6622522146549983"><bulletContentRowHeading><bulletContentRowHead col="1">Mantra MFS100 Biometric Fingerprint Scanner</bulletContentRowHead></bulletContentRowHeading><bulletContentRowBody><bulletContentRowCell col="1">The Mantra MFS100 can be used for authentication, identification and verification functions that let your fingerprint act as a digital password that can’t be lost, forgotten or stolen. The hard optical sensor is resistant to scratches, impacts, vibrations and electrostatic shock, making it durable. It can connect via USB and be used for Aadhaar projects, NDLM projects and many other projects.</bulletContentRowCell></bulletContentRowBody></bulletContentRow><bulletContentRow name="B07KM9LH13_6209345114920137"><bulletContentRowHeading><bulletContentRowHead col="1"></bulletContentRowHead></bulletContentRowHeading><bulletContentRowBody><bulletContentRowCell col="1">It is sturdy, and has a tough glass panel for scanning, making it a great pick for public offices.</bulletContentRowCell></bulletContentRowBody></bulletContentRow></bulleteContentBody></bulletContentEmbed> <bulletContentEmbed name="B01N6NNSMX" columns="1"><bulletContentHeading name="B01N6NNSMX_head"><div type="image" title="Shock-Resistant" msid="88112034" hostid="261"></div></columnHeadThumb>B01N6NNSMX</columnHeadTitle></columnHead></bulletContentHeading><bulleteContentBody name="B01N6NNSMX_body"><bulletContentRow name="B01N6NNSMX_3756842468073557"><bulletContentRowHeading><bulletContentRowHead col="1">SecuGen Hamster Pro 20 Biometric Fingerprint Scanner</bulletContentRowHead></bulletContentRowHeading><bulletContentRowBody><bulletContentRowCell col="1">This is an accurate optical USB fingerprint sensor with 500 DPI resolution. It automatically detects the finger when placed on the reader. Smart capture works with dry, moist, aged, scarred, and even difficult-to-scan fingers. The scratch, impact, corrosion, and electrostatic shock-resistant glass plate makes it perfect for use by many people. It has an ultra-compact, low profile design. It supports SecuGen, MINEX Certified, and third party algorithms.</bulletContentRowCell></bulletContentRowBody></bulletContentRow><bulletContentRow name="B01N6NNSMX_2699902703503118"><bulletContentRowHeading><bulletContentRowHead col="1"></bulletContentRowHead></bulletContentRowHeading><bulletContentRowBody><bulletContentRowCell col="1">It can scan prints very fast, and has an ultra-compact, low profile design.</bulletContentRowCell></bulletContentRowBody></bulletContentRow></bulleteContentBody></bulletContentEmbed> <bulletContentEmbed name="B07NZ8CGMV" columns="1"><bulletContentHeading name="B07NZ8CGMV_head"><div type="image" title="Durable Build" msid="88112039" hostid="261"></div></columnHeadThumb>B07NZ8CGMV</columnHeadTitle></columnHead></bulletContentHeading><bulleteContentBody name="B07NZ8CGMV_body"><bulletContentRow name="B07NZ8CGMV_0239452423793890"><bulletContentRowHeading><bulletContentRowHead col="1">Yukonics-Mantra MFS-100 Biometric Finger Print C-Type Scanner</bulletContentRowHead></bulletContentRowHeading><bulletContentRowBody><bulletContentRowCell col="1">Looking for something that’s easy to use? This is a great pick, it features plug and play USB 2.0 high-speed interface and supports multiple devices. It has a 500 DPI optical fingerprint sensor which is high quality and can read all kinds of hard to decipher fingerprints. It also has a scratch-free sensor that makes it highly durable in the long run.</bulletContentRowCell></bulletContentRowBody></bulletContentRow><bulletContentRow name="B07NZ8CGMV_5684239455886449"><bulletContentRowHeading><bulletContentRowHead col="1"></bulletContentRowHead></bulletContentRowHeading><bulletContentRowBody><bulletContentRowCell col="1">Thanks to USB 2.0 connection, and fast scanning, this is one of the best all-around fingerprint scanners.</bulletContentRowCell></bulletContentRowBody></bulletContentRow></bulleteContentBody></bulletContentEmbed> <bulletContentEmbed name="B09BL2VG9K" columns="1"><bulletContentHeading name="B09BL2VG9K_head"><div type="image" title="Wide Compatibility" msid="88112060" hostid="261"></div></columnHeadThumb>B09BL2VG9K</columnHeadTitle></columnHead></bulletContentHeading><bulleteContentBody name="B09BL2VG9K_body"><bulletContentRow name="B09BL2VG9K_2430467779625719"><bulletContentRowHeading><bulletContentRowHead col="1">Velentron - Secugen Hamster HU20/Pro20 Biometric Fingerprint USB Scanner</bulletContentRowHead></bulletContentRowHeading><bulletContentRowBody><bulletContentRowCell col="1">As far as biometric fingerprint scanners are concerned, this is an accurate and efficient fingerprint scanner designed to read all kinds of fingerprints. It has support for a host of fingerprint related projects such as Aadhaar reading and other government schemes. It can support SecuGen and third party algorithms and happens to be MINEX certified. Supports international and U.S. biometric standards.</bulletContentRowCell></bulletContentRowBody></bulletContentRow><bulletContentRow name="B09BL2VG9K_9772211382475529"><bulletContentRowHeading><bulletContentRowHead col="1"></bulletContentRowHead></bulletContentRowHeading><bulletContentRowBody><bulletContentRowCell col="1">It is compatible with all kinds of fingerprint scanner algorithms and offers completely accurate and secure fingerprint scanning.</bulletContentRowCell></bulletContentRowBody></bulletContentRow></bulleteContentBody></bulletContentEmbed> <bulletContentEmbed name="B08XQ5V7Z7" columns="1"><bulletContentHeading name="B08XQ5V7Z7_head"><div type="image" title="Easy Installation" msid="88112061" hostid="261"></div></columnHeadThumb>B08XQ5V7Z7</columnHeadTitle></columnHead></bulletContentHeading><bulleteContentBody name="B08XQ5V7Z7_body"><bulletContentRow name="B08XQ5V7Z7_6173660455707845"><bulletContentRowHeading><bulletContentRowHead col="1">Escozor ABS Smart Biometric Digital Lock Fingerprint for Cabinet or Drawer</bulletContentRowHead></bulletContentRowHeading><bulletContentRowBody><bulletContentRowCell col="1">Here’s a fingerprint scanner to keep your cabinets and drawers safe. It can store up to 20 fingerprints and is very easy to install even by laymen, making it highly convenient. It has intelligent features which remind you to swap out the batteries. There is also a micro USB cable that charges it for emergencies. It features quick fingerprint recognition as well.</bulletContentRowCell></bulletContentRowBody></bulletContentRow><bulletContentRow name="B08XQ5V7Z7_6723569306361677"><bulletContentRowHeading><bulletContentRowHead col="1"></bulletContentRowHead></bulletContentRowHeading><bulletContentRowBody><bulletContentRowCell col="1">It is ideal for locking up money cabinets.</bulletContentRowCell></bulletContentRowBody></bulletContentRow></bulleteContentBody></bulletContentEmbed> <bulletContentEmbed name="B01JUEN0EY" columns="1"><bulletContentHeading name="B01JUEN0EY_head"><div type="image" title="Easy Operation" msid="88112067" hostid="261"></div></columnHeadThumb>B01JUEN0EY</columnHeadTitle></columnHead></bulletContentHeading><bulleteContentBody name="B01JUEN0EY_body"><bulletContentRow name="B01JUEN0EY_3523070634132112"><bulletContentRowHeading><bulletContentRowHead col="1">Cogent CSD 200 Fingerprint Scanner</bulletContentRowHead></bulletContentRowHeading><bulletContentRowBody><bulletContentRowCell col="1"> This is a value for money fingerprint scanner for new users. It has a 500ppi resolution which captures fingerprints in high-quality resolution. It is fully feature packed along with auto-capture, adjustable brightness, contrast, and gain functions. This helps you further manage the fingerprints that you record and get the detail and information in a manner that suits you. It is also fast at reading prints.</bulletContentRowCell></bulletContentRowBody></bulletContentRow><bulletContentRow name="B01JUEN0EY_8019587664375773"><bulletContentRowHeading><bulletContentRowHead col="1"></bulletContentRowHead></bulletContentRowHeading><bulletContentRowBody><bulletContentRowCell col="1">It is easy to use.</bulletContentRowCell></bulletContentRowBody></bulletContentRow></bulleteContentBody></bulletContentEmbed>

Biometric devices for convenient identity authentication

<keyword id="1033493" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="fingerprint-scanners" source="Orion">Fingerprint scanners</keyword> are important for biometric authentication and attendance verification in offices. These are also widely used for UIDAI services like Aadhaar enrollment. The <keyword id="12386238" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="best-fingerprint-scanners" source="Orion">best fingerprint scanners</keyword> are fast, accurate, resistant to scratches and impact and are equipped to detect fingerprints that are dry, moist or even those that are smudged. Here’s a list of the best fingerprint scanners. <bulletContentEmbed name="B00YJBG5JQ" columns="1"><bulletContentHeading name="B00YJBG5JQ_head"><div type="image" title="Recommended" msid="87260135" hostid="261"></div></columnHeadThumb>B00YJBG5JQ</columnHeadTitle></columnHead></bulletContentHeading><bulleteContentBody name="B00YJBG5JQ_body"><bulletContentRow name="B00YJBG5JQ_1147130411216055"><bulletContentRowHeading><bulletContentRowHead col="1">Futronic USB 2.0 Fingerprint Scanner</bulletContentRowHead></bulletContentRowHeading><bulletContentRowBody><bulletContentRowCell col="1">The Futronic fingerprint scanner is claimed to capture an almost undistorted raw fingerprint image. It’s also designed to work with any fingerprint application. The finger scanning window on this scanner is made of crown glass that has a thickness of 14mm. It uses infrared LEDs to indicate scanning and the light intensity is adjusted according to the fingerprint’s characteristics such as wet, dry or blurred.</bulletContentRowCell></bulletContentRowBody></bulletContentRow><bulletContentRow name="B00YJBG5JQ_7018614666652941"><bulletContentRowHeading><bulletContentRowHead col="1"></bulletContentRowHead></bulletContentRowHeading><bulletContentRowBody><bulletContentRowCell col="1">This Futronic fingerprint scanner is also said to be more reliable and robust as compared to semiconductor <keyword id="2424642" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="fingerprint-sensors" source="Orion">fingerprint sensors</keyword>.</bulletContentRowCell></bulletContentRowBody></bulletContentRow></bulleteContentBody></bulletContentEmbed> <bulletContentEmbed name="B07KM9LH13" columns="1"><bulletContentHeading name="B07KM9LH13_head"><div type="image" title="Multifunctional" msid="87260167" hostid="261"></div></columnHeadThumb>B07KM9LH13</columnHeadTitle></columnHead></bulletContentHeading><bulleteContentBody name="B07KM9LH13_body"><bulletContentRow name="B07KM9LH13_3011776687981788"><bulletContentRowHeading><bulletContentRowHead col="1">Mantra MFS100 Biometric Fingerprint Scanner</bulletContentRowHead></bulletContentRowHeading><bulletContentRowBody><bulletContentRowCell col="1">The Mantra MFS100 Biometric fingerprint scanner comes with an optical sensor that is said to be scratch-free. The sensor is also said to be resistant to scratches, impact, vibration and electrostatic shock. It is UIDAI certified, and the sensor surface is said to have the Lowest False Rejection Rate (FRR) and False Acceptance Rate (FAR).</bulletContentRowCell></bulletContentRowBody></bulletContentRow><bulletContentRow name="B07KM9LH13_0531944698342455"><bulletContentRowHeading><bulletContentRowHead col="1"></bulletContentRowHead></bulletContentRowHeading><bulletContentRowBody><bulletContentRowCell col="1">This fingerprint scanner can be used for authentication, identification and verification.</bulletContentRowCell></bulletContentRowBody></bulletContentRow></bulleteContentBody></bulletContentEmbed> <bulletContentEmbed name="B08F5GMSW3" columns="1"><bulletContentHeading name="B08F5GMSW3_head"><div type="image" title="User friendly" msid="87260185" hostid="261"></div></columnHeadThumb>B08F5GMSW3</columnHeadTitle></columnHead></bulletContentHeading><bulleteContentBody name="B08F5GMSW3_body"><bulletContentRow name="B08F5GMSW3_6584766357090887"><bulletContentRowHeading><bulletContentRowHead col="1">Time Office Startek FM220U Fingerprint Scanner</bulletContentRowHead></bulletContentRowHeading><bulletContentRowBody><bulletContentRowCell col="1">The Time Office Startek fingerprint scanner features a USB Type-C port so you can connect it to smartphones and use it with the AadhaarPAY smartphone app. It is also designed to verify smeared, scarred, stained and even smudged fingers. This fingerprint scanner is also Aadhaar enabled and STQC certified so you can use it with many Aadhaar government projects.</bulletContentRowCell></bulletContentRowBody></bulletContentRow><bulletContentRow name="B08F5GMSW3_3739961807121776"><bulletContentRowHeading><bulletContentRowHead col="1"></bulletContentRowHead></bulletContentRowHeading><bulletContentRowBody><bulletContentRowCell col="1">It’s also easy to configure and operate and is said to allow fast scanning with non-distorted image quality.</bulletContentRowCell></bulletContentRowBody></bulletContentRow></bulleteContentBody></bulletContentEmbed> <bulletContentEmbed name="B07K2F37PK" columns="1"><bulletContentHeading name="B07K2F37PK_head"><div type="image" title="Budget friendly" msid="87260205" hostid="261"></div></columnHeadThumb>B07K2F37PK</columnHeadTitle></columnHead></bulletContentHeading><bulleteContentBody name="B07K2F37PK_body"><bulletContentRow name="B07K2F37PK_5768357304356462"><bulletContentRowHeading><bulletContentRowHead col="1">Startek FM220 Fingerprint Scanner</bulletContentRowHead></bulletContentRowHeading><bulletContentRowBody><bulletContentRowCell col="1">This fingerprint scanner is also UIDAI certified so it can be used for Aadhaar authentication. It is said to offer a fast scanning speed, and non-distorted image quality. The Startek FM220 fingerprint scanner is also said to easily detect fingerprints that are smeared, scarred, stained or smudged.</bulletContentRowCell></bulletContentRowBody></bulletContentRow><bulletContentRow name="B07K2F37PK_4631237848254800"><bulletContentRowHeading><bulletContentRowHead col="1"></bulletContentRowHead></bulletContentRowHeading><bulletContentRowBody><bulletContentRowCell col="1">In addition to Aadhaar, it can be used for Apna CSC, NDLM, DigiLocker, and Jeevan Pramaan.</bulletContentRowCell></bulletContentRowBody></bulletContentRow></bulleteContentBody></bulletContentEmbed> <bulletContentEmbed name="B01N6NNSMX" columns="1"><bulletContentHeading name="B01N6NNSMX_head"><div type="image" title="Also consider" msid="87260221" hostid="261"></div></columnHeadThumb>B01N6NNSMX</columnHeadTitle></columnHead></bulletContentHeading><bulleteContentBody name="B01N6NNSMX_body"><bulletContentRow name="B01N6NNSMX_8173395248564479"><bulletContentRowHeading><bulletContentRowHead col="1">SecuGen Hamster Pro 20 Biometric FingerPrint Scanner</bulletContentRowHead></bulletContentRowHeading><bulletContentRowBody><bulletContentRowCell col="1">The Hamster Pro 20 biometric fingerprint scanner from SecuGen has a lightweight design as it weighs only 80 grams. It is an optical USB fingerprint sensor with 500 DPI resolution. The fingerprint scanner has an auto-on feature that automatically detects the finger when it’s placed on the reader. It is also equipped to detect difficult-to-scan fingers like those that are dry, moist, aged or scarred.</bulletContentRowCell></bulletContentRowBody></bulletContentRow><bulletContentRow name="B01N6NNSMX_9738790153978491"><bulletContentRowHeading><bulletContentRowHead col="1"></bulletContentRowHead></bulletContentRowHeading><bulletContentRowBody><bulletContentRowCell col="1">The glass plate on the fingerprint scanner is resistant to scratches, impact, corrosion, and electrostatic shock.</bulletContentRowCell></bulletContentRowBody></bulletContentRow></bulleteContentBody></bulletContentEmbed> <bulletContentEmbed name="B07VCYC1RD" columns="1"><bulletContentHeading name="B07VCYC1RD_head"><div type="image" title="Also consider" msid="87260292" hostid="261"></div></columnHeadThumb>B07VCYC1RD</columnHeadTitle></columnHead></bulletContentHeading><bulleteContentBody name="B07VCYC1RD_body"><bulletContentRow name="B07VCYC1RD_8681187223213582"><bulletContentRowHeading><bulletContentRowHead col="1">Radium Box Syncbyte Microconn MC01 Fingerprint Scanner</bulletContentRowHead></bulletContentRowHeading><bulletContentRowBody><bulletContentRowCell col="1">The Radium Box Syncbyte Microconn MC01 fingerprint scanner is a CMOS-based optical reader. It is said to capture images and verify fingerprints with high speed. It can be used for enrollment and attendance verification applications as a standalone or embedded device.</bulletContentRowCell></bulletContentRowBody></bulletContentRow><bulletContentRow name="B07VCYC1RD_7657568665181998"><bulletContentRowHeading><bulletContentRowHead col="1"></bulletContentRowHead></bulletContentRowHeading><bulletContentRowBody><bulletContentRowCell col="1">The fingerprint scanner also comes with RD Service registration for one year so it can be used for UIDAI services.</bulletContentRowCell></bulletContentRowBody></bulletContentRow></bulleteContentBody></bulletContentEmbed>

Best fingerprint scanners in India

Dear Finance Minister, 
 As a voice of the <keyword id="436047" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="80" keywordseo="Ecommerce">eCommerce</keyword> ecosystem in India, I can only imagine the Herculean juggling act that the <keyword id="6358021" type="PERSON" weightage="80" keywordseo="budget">budget</keyword> presents before you. 
 
We understand that your budget will table proposals in line with the path the government visualises for industry as a whole. We know that the Government is focusing on promoting eCommerce, innovation and entrepreneurship. 
 
We are also aware that 2014 has been a defining year for eCommerce in India. Your Government, therefore has had the chance to see and appreciate its potential. 
 
Six big areas that this budget could help the industry with are: 
 
Building an aggressive roadmap for the National Digital Literacy Mission: eCommerce will be one of the many beneficiaries of the Digital Literacy Mission. Yet, genuine progress of any kind will be elusive if public-private partnerships do not move in this direction. 6.5 lakh villages adding up to over 147 million people, need to benefit serially from the National Digital Literacy Mission (NDLM). Whether this digital literacy is used to enable education, healthcare, citizen services, financial services, or any other basic need, technology and connectivity can make a huge difference to the socio-economic levels of a community. The budget can set forth the agenda to extend telecom infrastructure through initiatives like the National Optical Fibre Network (NOFN) and encourage the industry to be ready with solutions that can be rolled out using the NOFN. There can also be constructive frameworks to ensure scale and awareness to build acceptance, so that communities co-opt as stakeholders. Teachers, community leaders and grassroots organisations will serve as the bridge that reach out to those digitally excluded. 
 
<keyword id="44528" type="ORGANIZATION" weightage="80" keywordseo="FDI">FDI</keyword>: A large number of eCommerce firms are expecting that the new government will show the path for foreign direct investment (FDI) in retail in India. This will pave the way for global retailers to offer their formidable knowledge, and supply chain in India; moreover, I believe smaller eTailers would see strategic investments by international brands looking to enter and expand in India. Allowing FDI would bring funds to more players thus more spending on educating and acquiring customers to come online; which would potentially boost the consumption and benefit small traders and manufacturers over the long haul. Most eCommerce companies would welcome clarity as a strategic input to their business. 
 
Tax Clarifications: eCommerce companies struggle with issues such as double taxation, multiple interpretations of taxes related to eCommerce. The industry is looking forward to implementation of GST. Furthermore, to boost the growth of eCommerce in India the industry believes the government should provide exemption from VAT and sales tax for online retailers. Clarification on <keyword id="6355686" type="COMPANY" weightage="80" keywordseo="Service-tax">Service Tax</keyword> between domestic and overseas vendors for eCommerce and export proceed realisation (SEZ) is needed from the budget. 
 
<keyword id="547488" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="80" keywordseo="tax-incentives">Tax Incentives</keyword>: eCommerce firms are also expecting implementation of crucial tax incentives in order to boost investments in logistics infrastructure and technologies. The integration of India Post into the logistics infrastructure, with industry, would help boost the growth of the industry as products can be delivered faster and at a more efficient cost. 
 
Data Centres and Cloud Services: Companies are also expecting tax incentives for building data centers and cloud services within the country. These technology infrastructures will not only provide better data security but should also reduce costs. If built properly, the infrastructure should also reduce speed latency associated with international data centers. 
 
Integrated Solutions: From making commodity boards profitable, to access-to-market for handicrafts, to better packaging solutions for made-in-India produce, I see a lot of collaboration happening to make ecommerce a success in India. Facilitation of these objectives, via special purpose vehicles may expedite the optimisation and coordination between Ministries and Boards. 
 Over to you, <keyword id="2737481" type="POSITION" weightage="80" keywordseo="Honourable-Finance-Minister">Honourable Finance Minister</keyword>. 
 
Humbly yours, <keyword id="2032258" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="80" keywordseo="Ashish-Jhalani">Ashish Jhalani</keyword> <keyword id="2047431" type="COMPANY" weightage="80" keywordseo="eTailing-India">eTailing India</keyword> 
 
About the author: This article has been written by Ashish Jhalani, <keyword id="5645" type="POSITION" weightage="80" keywordseo="CEO">CEO</keyword> of eTailing India

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How has been the journey so far since you picked up the MD rank at <keyword id="28115" type="CITY" weightage="100" keywordseo="Intel">Intel</keyword>, South Asia? 
My 18 years (and counting) with Intel has been a wonderful journey. I joined Intel when I was pretty much fresh out of college and the company has taught me everything I know about the business and also made me the person I am today. To me, Intel is like a magical garden with opportunities hidden in every corner. You just need to be hungry enough to look for those and be confident enough to open the door when you find it. The myriad roles I have done at Intel, especially in the first few years, gave me a 360 degree understanding of the business and taught me the importance of collaboration and teamwork, both of which have served me very well. And along the way, I have met some of the smartest and most wonderful people who have helped me grow as an individual and a professional. 
 It was always a dream to get the opportunity to build the <keyword id="54324" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="80" keywordseo="india-business">India business</keyword>. So when I was told in 2011 that I needed to come back to India, there was absolutely no looking back for me. India is one the most challenging and exciting markets ever and the opportunity to make a difference with technology is much bigger than anywhere else in the world. If India has to make real progress, inclusive growth is a must. For inclusive growth, you have to ensure that every citizen has access to quality education and basic services – be it healthcare or government services. And it is impossible to enable that without technology. Technology, if used right, can empower every citizen to be more successful, productive and contribute greatly to their families, communities and domestic economies. That’s where I see Intel playing a key role in this country. That’s where we want to make a real difference. 
 
I know everyone asks you this, but how is the <keyword id="176127" type="CITY" weightage="100" keywordseo="Intel-India">Intel India</keyword> business doing? And what we can expect in the coming months on the PC and laptop front from Intel? 
When I think India, I think opportunity. As a country, we are significantly lagging in the use of technology for development and growth. Somewhere, we lost focus and got over-obsessed with devices and hardware. The focus in India needs to be on what we do with the devices and the impact it has on individuals. In that way, we have not even scratched the tip of the iceberg. In fact, I believe that we haven’t even located the iceberg as yet. 
 
The focus in India needs to be on driving real and meaningful usage starting at the grassroots – be it building job skills or finding employment opportunities or finding new markets for small traders or providing preventive healthcare to the masses. Technology is meaningful and useful only when it enables us to be more productive and it makes our lives easier. We have a long way to go to enable that India. What we need is a holistic approach to technology that addresses last-mile access, localised content, digital literacy and, of course, choice of devices to meet different consumer needs. If we get it right, the sum total of the strategy will have more value for the consumers and the industry than the singular focus on hardware or devices that we see in the country. 
 
Regarding devices, the world is moving from the era of personal computers to the era of personal computing. It’s what we do with the technology that becomes much more important than form factors. My belief is – we will see Indian consumers move towards a multi-device lifestyle. The PC, which Andy Grove called the ultimate Darwinian device, will continue to evolve and adapt to changing consumer needs just as it has done all these years. It will get thinner, lighter and capable of doing much more, and the lines between form factors is going to blur. With the innovation we are driving at the CPU level, our partners will have the increased ability to innovate much more around the look and feel and we will see very exciting form factors coming out, based on how consumers are using technology and emerging needs. 
 
A great example is the announcement of 2-in-1 computing. With the launch of the 4th Generation Intel® Core™ processor family, which will drive an unparalleled amount of innovation in the personal computing space, we will see the start of a new era of 2-in-1 computing. A 2-in-1 device works as a PC when you need it and a tablet when you want that, and you’ll soon start seeing a lot of these products in the market. The new Core family delivers the most significant increase in battery life in Intel history with an additional 50% improvement in battery life in active workloads over the previous generation. The 4th generation Intel Core processors, with Intel Iris Graphics, boast up to two times the performance over today’s fastest Intel HD Graphics, thus bringing mobile computing devices to life with built-in, eye-popping visual experiences. All of this is to meet the needs of today’s mobile and multi-tasking consumers. 
 
India is a large market with its set of challenges. Any experience you would like to share where Intel India has done fabulously well? 
Because of our commitment to long-term market development in India, I don’t see the country as a short-term sales opportunity. In fact, that is the biggest mistake one can make. In the short term, the market is and will continue to be one of the most challenging ones we have worked in. But the moment you balance short-term realities with long-term opportunities, the game changes. 
 One example is the <keyword id="1568547" type="ORGANIZATION" weightage="60" keywordseo="National-Digital-Literacy-Mission">National Digital Literacy Mission</keyword> we launched last year. Post my return to the country last year, one of my first observations was that the industry was putting the cart before the horse. We were obsessively focused on just selling what we had, to the audience that was already tech savvy. As a result, it was a market share game for everyone while millions of families were still not connected to the Internet. 
 
There was an urgent need to pull together the industry and focus on creating tomorrow’s users – not just to grow the market but to increase technology usage and impact in the country. NDLM was created with this goal in mind. One of the key reasons why people did not use technology in India was that they did not know what to do with it. The objective of NDLM was to address that and drive digital literacy at the grassroots. Intel’s digital literacy training, Intel® Easy Steps, focuses on integration of technology in our daily lives in very simple ways and this training has received an overwhelming response. Along with our partners, we have worked with over 30 NGOs to train 1.7 million people in India in over a year. 
 
To be successful in India, you have to balance between short-term and long-term priorities, and you have to invest in market creation. These two are my mantras for Intel in India. 
 
Thanks to the new age ultra-books and tablets, the <keyword id="28355" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="60" keywordseo="PC-market">PC market</keyword> has seen a slow down? Has that affected business? 
As I said above, the personal computer is no longer defined by a form factor. Andy Grove once said that the PC is the ultimate Darwinian device – it will adapt to what consumers need. Right now, computing is evolving and the industry is in a period of transition and hyper-innovation. New shapes like tablets, 2-in-1s and new operating systems are blurring the traditional lines. We now have a much greater choice of devices; we typically own more devices and choose the right one for the task at hand. 
 
When you look across the spectrum of device form factors (i.e., desktop, notebook, Ultrabook, tablet and smartphone) and operating systems, personal computing is evolving and growing. Intel is well positioned to take advantage of the range of computing devices – from the lowest power portable devices to the most powerful data centre servers and everywhere in-between. 
 
In developing the 4th generation Core, Intel was successful in bringing down the power significantly to reach 6W SDP to power the Ultrabooks and will usher in a wave of new 2-in-1 designs. Furthermore, ‘Bay Trail-M’ and ‘Bay Trail-D’, the 22nm SoCs with PC feature sets, will be available later this year for value 2-in-1s, clamshell laptops, desktops and all-in-one computers, ultimately offering users a spectrum of computing products at a variety of affordable price points. Over the last decade, Intel has moved from a company that largely serves the PC industry to one that increasingly provides the vital intelligence inside all things computing. The beauty of all this is that – IF YOU GET IT RIGHT, the sum total of the devices will have more value for the consumers and industry than the individual device itself. That is the business model we are working towards. 
 
If I have to take a shot at predicting the future, I will say that it will see a multitude of devices and they will continue to get smarter, more power-efficient and more intuitive. And they will all have to talk to each other and work together. It is our goal to create that future with relentless innovation. 
 
How important is the rural <keyword id="47445" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="60" keywordseo="Indian-market">Indian market</keyword> for Intel? Any new front that Intel is working on here? 
As per a report by McKinsey, the number of people on the Internet in India will be around 330 million by 2015, making it the 2nd largest base worldwide. However, even with 330 million people connected, we will still be at an Internet penetration of 28%, far less than the projected global average of 43%. To achieve a penetration of nearly 40% by 2015, which would be similar to China’s Internet penetration at that date, India would need to have notched up more than 500 million Internet users. And that is impossible without the participation of rural India. So no debate on that one. 
 
However, the reality is that we cannot expect rural India to adopt the Internet unless and until they see the real relevance. And there lies the challenge. We have to start thinking differently about the market and what it takes to win, with the focus mostly on the following areas: 
 
- Increasing awareness about what the Internet can do in a way that is relevant to the audience. For instance, how farmers can use the Internet to get relevant information like weather details and mandi process to plan their transactions better and increase their earnings. The ability to increase income and productivity will be the most important drivers of faster adoption in the country. 
 
- Innovation at the software and hardware levels is a must to enable solutions that meet the needs of the target audience. As we move beyond the cities, the next wave of users will be largely local language users. 
 
But currently, none of the Indian languages features among the top 10 languages on the Internet. We will need to drive content and application in local languages to cater to the audience. We also need to drive innovations at the interface level to enable more intuitive ways of interacting with technology that simplifies ease of use. For example, the day a farmer can speak to his PC and get the latest weather information in his local language, we will see a real need for technology build up in rural India. The industry will also need to think through ecosystem innovation in areas like alternate power sources as lack of electricity is and will continue to be a key roadblock to Internet adoption and usage. 
 
- Both the government and the industry need to keep striving to bring down the total cost of access. There are several success stories globally where governments have driven special tax incentives or subsidies to accelerate adoption in rural segments, SME and education. These initiatives cannot just be about cheap device as the cost of broadband is the largest piece in the total cost of ownership. Also, given the need to drive inclusive growth, just depending on low-end devices for connectivity is not going to help India. 
 
- Last but not the least, we need to ensure there is last-mile access. While the government lays out the National Fibre Optic Network, there has to be steps taken to work with the industry to drive last-mile access plans. 
 
Currently our focus is more on understanding the rural audience. We are working with select NGO partners to conduct several pilots in rural India to understand how technology can help people. That is the best place to start the thinking. 
 
How do you see the fate of the tablet? It is not doing as well as the smartphone, but is definitely eating into the laptop pie. 
I honestly believe that the form factor innovation is just starting and we have seen nothing yet. I think the verdict is out on tablets as they currently exist – they’re here to stay! Today, consumers lead a highly mobile lifestyle and want to be connected at every step. Tablets and smartphones help them do just that. 
 
However, if you look at the usage aspect of ultra-mobile devices, a large part of the usage is for consumption purposes like reading, checking e-mail, social networking, etc., but when it comes to tasks related to creation, users still need something more and that’s where traditional devices like desktops and laptops come in. Still, a tremendous evolution in form factors in these traditional devices is also happening with all-in-one PCs, Ultrabooks and more recently, with the 2-in-1 devices. Intel is at the forefront of enabling the innovation in the personal computing space in all these areas. 
 
When can we see Intel partnering with major mobile brands such as Samsung and Nokia to launch some really powerful smartphones? 
It should come as no surprise that Intel is broadening its scope and delivering a range of sleek, new devices. We are accelerating our Android efforts overall and have multiple tablet projects in the works with dozens of customers. ASUS recently announced its Fonepad, a 7 inch handheld device powered by the new Intel® Atom™ Z2420 processor with 3G voice and mobile data for all the features of an Android smartphone and the convenience of a larger tablet display. Additionally, Samsung recently shared that its new Samsung Galaxy 3 tablets will be running on our Intel Atom Z2560 (Clover Trail +) processor platform and will offer the Android operating system. Our newest Atom platform, Bay Trail, is optimised for both Windows and Android. So we expect to see a number of these devices in 2013. 
 
How is the partnership with the XOLO brand going? Can we expect more smartphones coming under the same brand? Can you share some features they will have? 
We cannot comment on behalf of Lava on their product roadmap. However, what I can tell you is that the launch of the first Intel processor-based smartphone in the world happened right here in India with the launch of XOLO X900. Today, there are three XOLO phones with Intel processors. 
 
On a personal note, if you had the chance to design a tablet or a smartphone, what features (except the Intel Chipset) would you like to have in it? 
Well, the obvious one is that it will have to be an Intel-based device! But if I got a chance to actually design a device, I would like to create a device for the real India, for the millions of people who may not be fluent in English or may not even be literate, but can tremendously benefit from technology if they could use it. My dream device for India is the one that comes with built-in local language speech recognition capabilities, an intuitive interface that can recognise speech and gestures, thus reducing the need to key in words, and with a battery life that can last all day with a few hours of charging to take into account the sporadic access to power in most parts of the country. And yes, it needs to have the flexibility of a tablet and the performance of a laptop built in.

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