ITC is the first Indian company and the second in the
world to win the prestigious Development Gateway Award 2005. For its path breaking
'ITC e-Choupal' initiative. Chosen from 135 nominations, e-Choupal stands out as a
transformational model that fosters inclusive growth and enhances the wealth creation
capability of India's rural communities. Empowering 3.5 million farmers in 31,000
villages across 7 states through 5,200 installations.
This award reaffirms ITC's
commitment to poverty alleviation and sustainability. A Commitment beyond the market. A
conviction that country must come before corporation. Of a true pride in being Citizen
First.
*The Development Gateway Award, previously known as the Petersberg
Prize, is given by the Development Gateway Foundation, Washington, an independent
not-for-profit organisation which helps improve people's lives in developing countries by
building partnerships and information systems that provide access to knowledge for
development. It was conceived by the former World Bank President James Wolfensohn and
initially developed under the aegis of the World Bank.
stands out as a
transformational model that fosters inclusive growth and enhances the wealth creation
capability of India's rural communities. Empowering 3.5 million farmers in 31,000
villages across 7 states through 5,200 installations. 
