Once the NASSCOM Member Company donates the computers and peripherals, NF takes the responsibility of re-furbishing or responsibly managing the e-waste as per government guidelines, ensuring optimal reuse. The refurbished computers are loaded with original software and content and then routed through either the NKN (NASSCOM Knowledge Networks) or the Sankya programme ( www.sankya.net ) Currently, the NKN network has a set up over 260 centres and is spread across 80+ districts in 12 states. NF works with over 25 NGO partners and more than 50 CBO partners. Big Bridge Programme – Steps- The Donor Company and NASSCOM Foundation establish contact for the Big Bridge program.
- NF takes the responsibility of the having these computers picked and transported on an, as is where is basis to their designated warehouses or recyclers.
- NF takes the responsibility of re-furbishing or responsibly managing the e-waste as per government guidelines.
- The refreshable computers are loaded with original software and content such as: Microsoft OS, MS office, Primary school support curriculum, Adult literacy program, Agri-based and skill based livelihood content for micro-enterprises. We also provide health related content on pre and post natal maternal, child care and nutrition as well as games on HIV & AIDS in addition to other software and applications available with NF from time to time.
- The donor company has to pay a minimum of Rs.1000/- per computer donated to cover this entire cost of logistics, refurbishment and re-loading of the Operating System, MS Office and other content. The donor company also has to provide some very basic paper work - an inventory list of computers being donated along with a letter in a NF approved prescribed format.
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