Future Plans for Aakash

After much deliberation, the Union HRD ministry has given the go ahead to its ambitious Aakash IV project, and a cabinet note seeking permission for the production of the low-cost tablet, is expected soon.
Under this proposal, HRD plans to procure over 22 lakh tablets at a cost of Rs 330 crore through Directorate General of Supplies & Disposal (DGS&D). For more about Aakash 4 please follow:

• The Technical Particulars For Aakash IV For RC Period (01-01-2014 To 31-12-2014)
  (Downloaded on 27/01/2014. Source: www.dgsnd.gov.in)
• The Schedule To Tender Inquiry
  (Downloaded on 27/01/2014. Source: www.dgsnd.gov.in)
  

In the first phase of the scheme, Aakash IV tablets will be given to engineering institutes, which will be directly bought from vendors empaneled by the DGS&D. The tablet, estimated at USD 35 per piece, will be provided to students at a subsidised rate.

The new version of the tablet will allow students to read and compose in Hindi, Kannada, Punjabi, Gujarati, Tamil, Malayalam, Manipuri, etc., along with audio-video chat facility.