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Usage of Computers and Usage of Internet are two entirely different things.  The one performs a standard set of functions in response to a set of commands. The other, the internet, has charted and uncharted territory, correct as well as misleading road signs, delightful alongside inhospitable terrain, welcoming havens but also ruthless cracks, sages as also dacoits, manna and drugs.  Indians have not woken up yet to the possibilities, both positive and negative, of this parallel universe that revolves around our children each and every day.

JAAGO!  What are we waiting for?  For harsh reality to come unbidden to the doorstep? Fear not.  This is where we come in…  JaagoTeens!

The last decade has seen the Net’s reach and range surpass like none other, so much so, it would be unwise to side-line or ignore this exceptionally powerful medium.

To understand the picture, let’s look at just some aspects of the Web’s widespread usage trends, both in India and abroad. 
•    As of December 2008, there were a mind-boggling 1 billion internet users of age 15+ and older* worldwide, and counting….
*Excludes traffic from public computers such as Internet cafes or access from mobile phones or PDAs. Data from www.comScore.com