4.5. Laggards e the last segment
It is often difficult to predict what would help to capture the laggards segment of the community, as they do not have particular opinions about the adoption of a new technology.
They are expected to respond at some stage without much intervention. However, the innovation and value addition would need to be continued.
If there is an appropriate market condition, possibility of price reduction should be explored to offer the system to lower income group.
The first two stages should target the segment of the community that have the courage and the ability to try new technologies.