According to Venky Hariharan, Of course the MIT is aware of infrastructural issues and other concerns related to India and they will be working on that. According to Dr Nandy, Of course, the infrastructure is an issue. But there are technologies that can use existing facilities for optimum use. For instance, existing copper wires can be used for extended reach through what is known as the ADSL technology. So these available technologies can be tapped for better communication infrastructure.
Funding is often the problem.
So I am sure the MIT Lab with its facilities will be a big support. But only time will tell if the need is justified.