Technology plays a major role in staying healthy, active, secure and independent lives. There are a vast number of digital tools and applications available these days through web and on mobile devices. The New apps and new technologies are being introduced almost daily which need to be utilized for meaningful way to simply and ease of individual lives.
Despite the numerous advantages of using digital technology, most of the senior citizens feels reluctant to adopt new digital tools simply because they don’t know how to utilize them effectively, though they have a general tendency towards learning and utilization of new digital devices and technologies. It is very important to know about the uses and utilization of the new digital tools and applications in day to day lives of individual persons.
By keeping in view of the benefits of the digital arena in the lives of senior citizens the instant program has been designed, containing course material towards understanding about basic uses and applications of IT and Smart IT devices including smart phones individual Security & Safety, Health Security, Financial Security, Legal Security, IT knowledge, E-Governance services, Mobility/ Travel Management and Online Services etc.
Hardicon was set by the Government in 1985 as a Technical Consultancy Organization (TCO) and a joint venture of Public Sector Banks, Financial Institutions and State level Institutions, with IFCI as a lead Institute having 26 % shares followed by IDBI and ICICI with 12.5 % each.IDBI transferred its 12.5% equity shares to SIDBI in 2009.
The Company was initially set up to ensure growth of SME and MSME Sector by providing low-cost industrial consultancy solution.Post liberalization and considering operations outside boundaries of Delhi and Haryana, the name of the Company was rechristened as HARDICON Limited in the year 2003 for PAN India operations and Company shifted its Registered Office from Sonipat to Delhi in the year 2010.
Great programme. The well experienced trainers provided Handholding support to our members and made us acquire practical knowledge about various apps for making our life easier. Modern medium of instructions made learning simple. Thanks to Hardicon Team and MEITY
- - Dr. Akhil Mahajan,(MS-ESI) , President, Mahajan Sabha, Sector - 14, Faridabad
We were desperately looking for institutes to provide our members training on Digital Financial Transactions, Taxi Booking, e-commerce and security and safety topics. Glad to connect with Hardicon team. They provided much more then we could ask for. Excellent course content and training delivery by professionals.
- - Sh. Harish Thareja, President, Senior Citizen Society, Sector-4R, Faridabad
All praises to Hardicon team and MEITY for taking up such an initiative. We urge all senior citizen to take up their programmes. Very informative course material and that too in English and Hindi. They also provided Tablets to our members during the training programme for practice. Proficient trainers guided us well.
-- Sh. R.S. MAVI (President), Senior Citizen association, Sector 7D, Faridabad
Good Programme. The Instructor led training made us learn so many new concepts and apps. Addressed all our concerns and queries and made us understand our smartphone better. This program should be a regular activity for benefit of all senior citizens.
- - Sh. K S Bhatti (President), Senior Citizen Forum, Sectot-37, Faridabad
Interesting programme. The team took sincere efforts giving one to one attention and made us confident in using various mobile apps safely and securely. All our members learned a lot.
-- Mr.OP Bahl, President, Senior Citizen Society, Sector-15, Faridabad
Apperciate the efforts made by the Hardicon team. Now i am able to book taxi myself and make digital payments confidently. Look forward to more such programmes in future.
-- Sh. Ram Miglani (President) Sr. Citizen Society Sector 16, Faridabad
Great Initiative. Overall program composition is very good. The session on Cyber crimes and security was really an eye opener. Like to express my thanks to MEITY and Hardicon for taking such initiatives.
-- Sh. R.K. Sharma, Secretary, Golden Age Senior Citizen Society, Sector-8, Faridabad
It was a nice experience gaining knowledge about smartphones and their usage. We were unaware of so many things. The practical approach adapted by the expert trainers is commendable. These programmes should be made available to every senior citizen.
-- Sh. K.R. Sharma, President, Senior Citizen Club, Sector-8, Faridabad
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