A little History...

India, or officially "The Republic of India", is the second most populous country in the world. It resides in South Asia and is rich in cultural history. With well over a billion residents in it's 28 states and seven union territories in addition to holding the place for one of largest and expansive economies, information plays an essential role in preserving and maintaining the country's global influence. Still, 1/4 of India's population falls below the poverty line (CIA World Factbook- https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/in.html). With reforms and changes in control with foreign trade and investment, India is quickly developing economically as well as socially. The country is a valuable and knowledgeable connection and opening lines of communication will prove beneficial to supporting the initiatives of a global information infrastructure.