Digital Divide in India: An Overview

The phrase "digital divide" refers to the disparity between those who have access to information and computing technology and those who do not. A few facts about the digital divide are presented in the article, concentrating on the regional and national outlooks, including the Indian scenario, its definitions and types, factors widening the digital divide, types of digital divide, reasons for the digital divide, as well as programmes for digital inclusion. It emphasises the digital divide in the Indian context by addressing its infrastructure constraints, which comprise energy, IT penetration, teledensity, and the online business, as well as its supporting policies. It also highlights projects that have contributed to narrowing the digital divide in India, such as Akashganga, Passenger Reservation System, Bhoomi, Gyandoot, Warana wired villages, Village Knowledge Centre, Information Village Research, Akshaya e-centres, E-Chaupal, the Simputer Project, and others. Due to the digital divide, developing countries are unable to fully utilize the internet's potential to eradicate poverty and boost economic growth.