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This article investigates the use of the National Knowledge Network (NKN) at the Institute of Management in Government (IMG) for high-speed data communication, knowledge sharing, and collaborative research. It highlights the benefits of NKN connectivity, such as robust and reliable connectivity, scalability, and high bandwidth capacity. The article also discusses the various ways in which IMG utilizes NKN, including preparing class lectures, conducting research, and accessing the digital library. Recommendations for future improvements, such as implementing a separate server for network access and incorporating library sessions into the training curriculum, are also explored.
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NKN CONNECTIVITY: AN ENQUIRY INTO ITS POTENTIAL USE BY IMG,TVPM V Sathi Kumari Amma Librarian, Institute of Management in Government (IMG) Trivandrum, Kerala
National Knowledge Network (NKN) - a project of GOI - implemented by NIC. - a smart ultra high bandwidth Indian Network - higher learning and research institutions through high speed data communication network - knowledge sharing and collaborative research
Services - Highest level of availability - Robust and reliable connectivity - Highest level of scalability - Best Bandwidth capacity - Connected 1261 institutions as on 31.5.14 - 66 virtual classroom - Extended all over India
Institute of Management in Government (IMG) • Apex Training Institute of GOK • established in 1981 • developing managerial skills, organizational abilities, leadership qualities and decision making skills among government servants for learning new skills • updating skills to keep in tune with the rapidly changing ICT technology. • Administrative Training Institute (ATI) • Training from Class IV employee to IAS, IPS, IFS etc. • Research Centre of University of Kerala
NKN Connectivity in 2012 Setup Two UPS for uninterrupted power supply Two pairs- active pair and standby pair from NKN room rack to server room rack Switches 1000mbps Cables – CAT6 Link – to proxy server in two server rooms No of rack five + four –each computer lab No. of switch port – 287 No. of computer having internet connection – 186
Usage Preparing class lectures Keeping up-to-date Research Writing research papers To guide researchers For work related to projects E-mail Web Browsing Chatting Teleconferencing Video Conferencing
Library - Digitized – Greenstone digital Library Software - 22000 volumes – management books - Collections of CDs/DVDs – films on GG - Documentation of important training/sessions, workshops, seminars etc - Internet usage - Research Assistants, Civil Service aspirants, Trainees etc. - Video conferencing training for RTI
Suggestions separate server to network other institutions issue of ID and P/w to login Renew/subscribe the e-journal Training curriculum and content needs change by including library sessions Implementation of Bar Code systems Web casting for training
Thank you • by Sathi Kumari Amma • Librarian, IMG, Thiruvananthapuram