The digital divide in India: use and non-use of ICT by rural and urban students

B. T. Sampath Kumar, S.U. Shiva Kumara · 2018 · World Journal of Science Technology and Sustainable Development

Summary. Rural students in Karnataka use computers far less than urban peers—only 21% versus 70%—for academic purposes. Both groups cite power failures and lack of computer skills as major barriers. The study recommends that local governments and schools invest in ICT infrastructure, particularly in rural areas, to support student career development and learning quality.

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Kumar, B. T. S., & Kumara, S. S.. (2018). The digital divide in India: use and non-use of ICT by rural and urban students. World Journal of Science Technology and Sustainable Development. https://doi.org/10.1108/wjstsd-07-2017-0021

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DOI: 10.1108/wjstsd-07-2017-0021
Countries: India
Regions: Asia
Categories: broadband-and-digital, education, rural-data-and-definitions
Added: 2026-04-28