Digital transformation holds immense potential for bringing about rapid socio-economic development of rural India. Discuss.
Answer: Digital transformation in rural India can help bridge the gap between urban and rural populations. Thus, the rural digitization could have the following potential for bringing socio-economic development:
- Increase in Employment Opportunities: The first and foremost benefit of digitalization is the increase in employment opportunities in rural areas. Provision of internet kiosks in rural areas can provide employment to a large number of small entrepreneurs.
- Improvement in Education: This will provide access to quality resources and create opportunities for distance learning. Rural people can be provided employment oriented skills through financial literacy.
- Teachers can prepare the lesson plan more effectively ....
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