www.akshaya.net's “Akshaya” was honoured with the Golden Nica at the Prix Ars Electronica 2005, category Digital Communities.
The project Akshaya—which means “perpetuating prosperity”—is being implemented in Kerala to address the issues of the digital divide in the state in an integrated and holistic way. The project has been successfully implemented on a pilot basis in Malappuram.
About www.akshaya.net
Akshaya (IN) was inaugurated on 18th November 2002 by the president of India. The Akshaya Centers were set up by May 2003 and the literacy campaign completed by January 2004.The broadband connection was provided by August 2004 and e-payments started.
Programme information from Prix Ars Electronica Archive. Short excerpt quoted for reference; see the original page for full text, images and credits.