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• Shopping: Our shopping habits have changed because of the online medium. Instead of going to market, we
                can receive everything at our doorstep with online shopping. It not only saves our effort of going out but also
                provides us with options of reasonable prices.
                 • Communication: ICT helps us to communicate to our friends and relatives. There are more and more ways to
                talk to people without meeting them. For example through emails, video conferencing, video calls, etc.
                 • Entertainment: Till now  television was  the  only way  of home entertainment.  The trend has changed
                tremendously. Nowadays there’s a parallel entertainment industry that is producing entertainment programs
                for online mediums. There are series and movies that are launched online only.

              ICT at Workplace
              With the inclusion of technology in our daily lives, our workplace is no longer our office. With the use of technology,
              you will see there are many people who have started the concept of “Work from Home”. ICT in our professions can
              be used in many ways:
                 • Maintenance of Records: There are software tools that are designed specifically to maintain employees’
                records.  These  tools  have  the  capacity  to  maintain  intra  office  records  like  employee’s  leaves,  insurance,
                tax, etc.
                 • E-Commerce: With the prevalence of e-commerce, businesses have a new channel for sales and services. It
                has changed the way our society spends money. Buying and selling of products have become very convenient.
                 • Handling of Accounts: There are various tools available that facilitate the accounting jobs that are required
                for business and personal purposes. You don’t need a professional to make a balance sheet or Profit and Loss
                accounts. An individual can do it on his own with help of accounting tools easily available.
                 • E-Banking: Banking transactions do not always need going to bank. Banks are now available in an online mode.
                So much so that new accounts can also be created in an online mode. Movement of money in an online mode
                is always a catalyst to the developing economy of a country.

              ICT at various other sectors

              You can visit the following sites and know about the ICT activities which are being carried out in various sectors:
                     Sector                         ICT used for                                Website
               Agriculture          Various activities related to research, development  http://dare.nic.in/ http://bit.ly/2H3DJfU
                                    and training in agriculture and allied fields
               Retail               Training programmes in the retail sector      http://rasci.in/
               Beauty and Wellness Training programmes in beauty and wellness sector  http://www.bwssc.in/

               Banking and          Training programmes in banking, financial  http://bfsissc.com/
               Finance              services and insurance sector

               Apparel              Training programmes in Apparel sector         http://sscamh.com/indexHome.php
               Logistics            Training programmes in Logistics sector       http://lsc-india.com/
               Health Care          Training programmes in Health care sector     http://www.healthcare-ssc.in


              ICT Tools
              Smartphones and tablets are essential  ICT tools  that have become increasingly popular in various aspects of
              life, including education,  communication, and entertainment. These devices have become indispensable
              for collaboration, and without them, many individuals find it challenging to engage in cooperative work. The
              widespread use of social media platforms on the internet has facilitated the rapid dissemination of ideas and
              news globally. Now, anyone with internet access can share their perspectives on various topics, ensuring that their
              thoughts or information reach a broader audience.



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