IT for Change Case Study e-Choupal – An Initiative of ITC IT for Change 2008 This case study is part of a research project that sought to analyse how different telecentre models approach development on the ground‚ proceeding to elaborate a typology based on the cornerstones of participation and equity. To conduct this assessment‚ four telecentre projects were examined: the Gujarat government’s E-gram project‚ the corporate-led venture by ITC called e-Choupal‚ the private enterprise model of Drishtee
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The ITC eChoupal Initiative Wednesday‚ January 23‚ 2013 Background: Soybeans and their derivatives constituted two-thirds of ITC’s agricultural business. ITC had an integrated presence throughout the entire value chain‚ from procurement to export. Farmers had traditionally relied on choupals‚ an informal assembly‚ as their only source of agricultural knowledge and sold soybeans at the closest market‚ or mandi‚ to traders employed by ITC. Despite success of soybean products in domestic and
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corporate decision-making‚ and the honoring of a triple bottom line: people‚ planet‚ profit. * ITC Limited- public conglomerate company headquartered in Kolkata‚ India. * Its turnover is $6 billion and a market capitalization of over $22 Billion. * The company is currently headed by Yogesh Chander Deveshwar. It employs over 26‚000 people at more than 60 locations across India and is listed on Forbes 2000. * ITC has a diversified presence in Cigarettes‚ Hotels‚ Paperboards & Specialty Papers
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ITC e-CHOUPAL Summary India is a country that has a substantial stake in the agriculture sector and the fact that this sector alone is home to 72% of the population and employs around 60% of the population is enough to understand that Indian economy cannot grow without considering the needs of the agriculture sector. Agriculture has always been at the heart of the Indian economy but throughout India’s post independence history it has been a center piece for politics rather than empowering the farmers
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98% of legitimate domestic cigarette sales. The unique tobacco consumption pattern is the combination of tradition and more essentially the tax imposed on cigarettes. Cigarette smokers pay almost 85% of the total tax revenues generated from tobacco. ITC is the leading companies in the Indian tobacco market‚ holding a 72% share of the market’s volume. Godfrey Philips accounts for a further 12% of the market’s volume. Indian consumption of tobacco does not follow western trends with 38% of tobacco being
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4. Key targeting strategies of ITC ITC has different targeting strategies for each of its brands. They are as based on six mantras they are as follows: a) Segmentation: Creating brands from scratch with no history and lineage‚ ITC used clear segmentation across its five product lines and the target audience‚ each brand was meant for. b) Group synergy: Once the five products were created and communication strategies set‚ ITC leveraged its properties like hotels‚ foods and apparel store
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The ITC eChoupal Initiative The case is about a technology based transition of soybean supply chain from traditional flow to a more efficient method. Case first talks about the traditional way of soybean supply chain. In the traditional method‚ farmers are taking their product to local markets called “mandi”. They had difficulties in taking their product to far market places‚ and there they do not know the expected price of their product. So middlemen can play with the price in the local market
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in the Information and Communication Technologies‚ the role of ITC in Education is highlighted with the challenges which are being faced. Findings ICT: A global vibrant industry Revolutions: Revolution 1: The Computer Revolution 2: The PC Revolution 3: The Microprocessors Revolution 4: The Internet Revolution 5: Wireless Links Originality/ Value Emerging Trends in ICT ITC in Education Challenges References ITC: A Vibrant ‚ Growing Industry ICT is no longer a Luxury. There
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Group : 12 SUNFEAST DARK FANTASY SUNFEAST • Biscuit segment of ITC • Started in 2003 • Had tough competition when entered the market from Parle and Britannia • Focused on quality and product innovation than low pricing DARK FANTACY • A sub brand of ITC Sunfeast • Launched in 2005 as a premium biscuit brand • Which was a new trend in Indian market • Acquired the status of a standalone brand • introduced with a tagline " Pure Indulgence
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ITC VISION AND MISSION: Vision: Sustain ITC’s Position as one of Indian’s most Valuable corporations through world class performance‚ creating growing value for the Indian economy and the company’s stakeholders. Mission: To enhance the wealth generating capability of the enterprise in a globalizing environment‚ delivering superior and sustainable stakeholder value. Corporate Strategies ITC is a board-managed professional company‚ committed to creating enduring value for the nation and the
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