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Bridging digital divide: The role of ICT for rural development in India

Pratap C. Mohanty · 2008

Summary. Information and communication technologies can reduce poverty and economic inequality in rural India by bridging the digital divide. The paper argues that ICT adoption requires foundational infrastructure development, particularly converting local languages into computer-compatible formats. This transformation enables rural economies and societies to access information and participate in digital development.

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Mohanty, P. C.. (2008). Bridging digital divide: The role of ICT for rural development in India. https://doi.org/10.1109/itsim.2008.4631701

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DOI
10.1109/itsim.2008.4631701
Countries
India
Regions
Asia
Categories
broadband-and-digital, regional-innovation-systems
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2026-04-28