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How Andhra Pradesh is detecting diseases early using SMSes
Since childhood, we have grown up hearing that prevention is better than cure. And the state of Andhra Pradesh is precisely using this adage to create a project that relies on the power of a simple SMS to proactively track and prevent diseases. Christened ‘Integrated Disease Surveillance,’ the project is being implemented by the National Informatics Center (NIC).
An iphone app to tackle climate change
A new iPhone application launched by the United Nations Environment Programme highlights the role of ecosystems in tackling climate change.
Life-schools transforming lives of tribal youth
Jeevanshalas (Life- schools) run by an NGO in three states of India aim at mainstreaming schooling system in tribal villages. These schools have educated over 5,000 poor tribal children and have helped them to get promising jobs.
Technology labs solve problems in rural India
A rural technology lab set up by SELCO in a remote village along India’s west coast is providing innovative low cost solutions to common problems faced by villagers. SELCO, a social enterprise, is the brainchild of 2011 Magsaysay award winner Harish Hande.
LifeLines Agriculture
Indian farmers often work in harsh environments and face daily challenges, ranging from crop failure and animal illness to indebtness. Limited communication facilities hinder timely help. The LifeLines-Agriculture service responds to this need by providing advice and guidance to farmers through critical agri-advisory and livelihood information. 

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