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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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