Indian Government Mulls Giving Away Mobile Phones To the Poor 104
jalfreize writes "The Indian government is finalizing a $1.2 billion plan to hand out free mobile phones to the poorest Indian families (around six million households, according to some estimates). The Times of India reports: 'Top government managers involved in formulating the scheme want to sell it as a major empowerment initiative... While the move will ensure contact with the beneficiaries of welfare programmes (sic) ..., there is also a view the scheme will provide an opportunity for the (government) to open a direct line of communication with a sizable population that plays an active role in polls.'"
"programmes (sic)" (Score:5, Informative)
"programme" is the British English spelling, and the predominate form outside of North America.
Just so you know.
Re:I would guess.. (Score:5, Informative)
Re:(sic) (Score:3, Informative)
what's with these Wanker's who quote an article then correct it with a '(sic)'. So the original article had a spellen (sic) mistake, who gives a fcuk (sic) . Live with it. We don't care that you know your proper English. Live with it wanker
Its not even a mistake, its British English