OLPC India Student Chapter

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OLPC India Student Chapter is an organization whose primary aim is to spread awareness about OLPC in India and unite the student manpower of various universities, colleges and schools. The organization was formed on 5th February 2008 at a seminar in Panjab University, Chandigarh. Additionally, the organization plans to make various teams of students to work on different aspects of OLPC.


The Formation

The OLPC Student Chapter was formed on 5th February 2008 at a seminar in engineering department of Panjab University, Chandigarh. The seminar was presided by Dr. Daljit Singh (Former Counselor (Science & Tech.), Embassy of India in USA) and Dr. US Shivhare (Editor, International Journal of Food Technology, USA). A presentation on OLPC was delivered by three students of engineering department. The OLPC project got overwhelming response of the audience (numbering about 100 people) and the organization came into effect.

The Presentation

The powerpoint presentation that was delivered on 5th February 2008 is available here for download.

A half an hour video of the presentation is uploaded on Google Video and can be viewed HERE.

The Members

Following are the members of OLPC India Student Chapter and their filled membership forms:


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Abhay Shanker Singh