Govt, service sector drive smart card growth

If you thought that flashing a plastic card was the privilege of only the educated urban elite, think again. Smart cards have made inroads into the heart of rural India. And surprisingly, it is the Centre and the state governments that are taking the lead in bringing technology to the masses. Clink link below to read more about the status of smart card implementations across India
http://www.expresscomputeronline.com/20030623/focus1.shtml

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