Ma'am, I do understand your fustration. However, when informed of the process, it really sounds a herculian task.
There are many stake holders involved user representatives, machine manufacturers, Policy makers and bank them selves. To understand more about it, kindly read my posts in response to the mail written by Synoj with Drishti ATM card subject. rgds On 6/7/12, [email protected] <[email protected]> wrote: > Is it really the first of it's kind? I think, ICICI have one in Mumbai for > several years and someone recently mentioned Standard Chartered has one too. > > > Also, is this completely accessible? I mean for wheel chair users too? > > Regards, > Srinivasu > Sent from my iPhone > ---------------------------------------- > http://Srinivasu.org > Twitter: @vasutweets > > > > On 07-Jun-2012, at 9:27 AM, "Vikas Kapoor" <[email protected]> wrote: > >> >> AHMEDABAD: India's first "talking" Automated Teller Machine (ATM) for >> visually impaired was today inaugurated in Ahmedabad. >> >> The ATM by the Union Bank of India is first-of-its-kind for the visually >> challenged and 4000th in the countrywide network of the state-run bank. >> >> "The foundation stone of Union Bank building in Mumbai had been laid by >> Mahatma Gandhi. I am happy that the first accessible ATM is being started >> in the state of Gujarat, janambhumi and karambhumi of Gandhi," Union Bank >> of India Chairman and Managing Director D Sarkar said after inaugurating >> the ATM at the Blind People's Association (BPA) here. >> >> According to BPA functionaries, the users have to plug-in a headphone into >> the ATM which has a unique voice interface, and once it is done the >> machine guides them into further operations. >> >> The ATM can also be operated by wheelchair-bound person as well. >> >> There are about 20,000 blind persons in Ahmedabad and they can use this >> ATM to the fullest extent. This ATM can be used by general public for >> transaction, the BPA said. >> >> http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/ahmedabad/Indias-first-talking-ATM-launched-in-Ahmedabad/articleshow/13871004.cms >> >> Vikas Kapoor, >> MSN Id: [email protected], Yahoo&Skype Id: dl_vikas, >> Mobile: (+91) 9891098137. >> >> Search for old postings at: >> http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ >> >> To unsubscribe send a message to >> [email protected] >> with the subject unsubscribe. >> >> To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, >> please visit the list home page at >> http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in >> > > > > Search for old postings at: > http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ > > To unsubscribe send a message to > [email protected] > with the subject unsubscribe. > > To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, please > visit the list home page at > http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in > > -- “The waves breaking on the surface draw all the attention, but it is the current beneath the water that determines your direction.” Search for old postings at: http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ To unsubscribe send a message to [email protected] with the subject unsubscribe. To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, please visit the list home page at http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in
