Datawind, the Canada-based vendor of Aakash 2 tablets, has released an update on the delivery status of Aakash 2 devices to IIT-Bombay, following reports this morning that hinted at a delay in supplies.
According to a statement from the company, 17,100 devices have been delivered to IIT-Bombay and paid for, to date. As many as 29,400 units of the Aakash 2 are in transit to IIT-Bombay through their logistics company and should be delivered in the next few days. Further, 23,500 devices have been manufactured and are at sub-contract manufacturers – pending shipment once it clears the payment for the 29,400 units...
As for the remaining 30,000 units, Datawind has confirmed that the motherboards, touchscreens and all other components have been manufactured and the final assembly is being completed. It expects to accomplish its completion within the next couple of weeks, withefforts being made to deliver as many as possible by March 31, 2013.














