‘Rural Informatics’: Use of Information and Communication Technologies for the Rural Poor – From Digital Divide to Digital Opportunity in Rural India

Rajesh Kumar · 2012 · Media Asia

Summary. India's government is implementing ICT policies to bridge the digital divide and create opportunities for rural poor communities. The paper argues that effective ICT deployment requires coordinated action among government, private sector, and local communities. Success depends on affordable infrastructure, training programs, and integrating traditional knowledge systems into participatory development approaches that improve access to markets, health, and education.

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DOI

10.1080/01296612.2012.11689936

Countries

India

Regions

Asia

Categories

broadband-and-digital, policy, regional-innovation-systems

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2026-04-28