====Sorry, I didn't get Vimal's earlier posting on the issue. Cheers Vimal. =====
"..2.10 The Government realizes that Free Software presents a truly unique opportunity in building a truly egalitarian knowledge society. The Government will take all efforts to develop Free Software and Free Knowledge and shall encourage and mandate the appropriate use of Free Software in all ICT initiatives..."
Complete IT Draft policy at http://itforum.kerala.gov.in/discussion/index.htm
----- By far, the most sensible ever IT policy, one that keeps undesirable tendencies at bay. A policy that systematically removes barriers-to-entry for all, especially the underprivileged for participating in a knowledge society.
Cheers to all our untiring FSF hactivists who worked behind this project. CK Raju Thrissur ===========