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2.1. Personal Communication System

Personal Communication System includes use of letters, telephones, telegrams, fax, emails, internet etc. Among the above means, internet is the most widely used and most effective means of communication in urban areas. The network through internet and e-mail provides an efficient access to information at a comparatively low cost. It enables us with the basic facilities of direct communication. In the rural areas, telephones and letters play the role of bridging the people. With the development of technology, internet is expected to soon penetrate in the rural areas too.