DIGITAL INDIA PROGRAM AND HOW IT HELPS IN THE EDUCATIONAL SECTOR

Digital India is an initiative of Government of India to integrate the government departments and the people of India. It aims at ensuring the government services are made available to citizens electronically by reducing paperwork. The initiative also includes plan to connect rural areas with high-speed internet networks.

DIGITAL INDIA HAS THREE CORE COMPONENTS. THESE INCLUDE:

The creation of digital infrastructure Delivering services digitally Digital literacy

The project is slated for completion by 2019. A two-way platform will be created where both the service providers and the consumers stand to benefit. The scheme will be monitored and controlled by the Digital India Advisory group which will be chaired by the Ministry of Communications and IT. It will be an inter-ministerial initiative where all ministries and departments shall offer their own services to the public Healthcare, Education, Judicial services etc.

HOW WILL THIS HELP OUR EDUCATIONAL SECTOR?

1) CREATION OF A KNOWLEDGE BASED SOCIETY

It has introduced initiatives such as e-education, e-basta, Nand Ghar which will impart education using technologies including smartphones, mobile apps and internet services in far-flung areas where it may not be possible for teachers to be present in person.

2) IMPROVE ATTENDANCE IN SCHOOLS With support from Qualcomm®

Wireless Reach™ Initiative, Sesame Workshop in India is trying to bridge the education gap by providing innovative and engaging content that is integrated into the prescribed curriculum through games on digital devices.

3) BRIDGE DIGITAL

Delivering education through the digital platform to children and teachers could be a potential way to bridge the education deficit. However, the challenge has always been how the technology will get adopted to make a significant difference. With the various digital initiatives that the government has launched, I am hopeful that it will help strengthen access to technology especially in government schools and preschools.

Made by Veer Singh

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