Aakash: What the world's cheapest tablet PC looks like

DNA: Aiming to bridge the digital divide in the country, India on Wednesday launched the world's cheapest tablet computing device Akash costing Rs2,250.



As part of a government project, the device would be made available to higher education students at Rs.1,125 with the HRD Ministry bearing 50 percent of the cost.

The technology for the low cost access device was developed and manufactured jointly by Indian Institute of Technology, Rajasthan at Jodhpur and DataWind Ltd.

HRD Minister Kapil Sibal at the launch of Aakash, which means sky,
dubbed the world's cheapest tablet computer, in New Delhi

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   



Students use Aakash, which means sky, dubbed the world's
cheapest tablet computer, after its launching ceremony in
New Delhi October 5, 2011. Aakash will be sold to students at the
 subsidised price of $35 to expand digital access in the Asian giant
that lags peers such as China and Brazil in connectivity

  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Students display Aakash, which means sky, dubbed the world`s
cheapest tablet computer, after its launching ceremony in New Delhi
October 5, 2011.   Aakash will be sold to students at the subsidised
price of $35 to expand digital access in the Asian giant that lags peers
such as China and Brazil in connectivity