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TopicDigital Divide

Topic: Digital Divide

Launched by Khattar, how Haryana’s Rs 700-cr tablet scheme for govt school students has fallen apart

Gadgets distributed to govt school students with much fanfare in 2022 lie unused due to a lack of internet access, leaving poor students struggling to access study material.

UNICEF warns of precarious future for children amid climate change, tech divide

The report highlights demographic shifts, climate crises, and technological breakthroughs as key challenges.

UNDP official warns of ‘digital divide’ threatening ‘some youth to be left behind’

UNDP's Marcos Neto reiterated the organisation's commitment to intentionally inclusive' digital development.

India tops global internet shutdown list for 6th year in a row — ‘it is widening digital divide’

India accounted for nearly 41% of the 283 documented internet shutdowns across 39 countries in 2023, according to a report by digital rights nonprofit Access Now.

India has $1 trillion digital dream, but 73% youth lack basic email skills, shows NSSO survey

Majority of respondents in 15-29 age group reported inability to do basic computer tasks. 73% lack routine email skills, less than 3% said they could code, in survey released this month.

Solar panels, new telecom sites — TRAI’s ideas to get far-flung Himachal districts connected

In a report released Monday, TRAI has recommended central and state authorities should collaborate to ensure connectivity in districts like Lahaul & Spiti, Mandi, Kullu, and Chamba.

Onus on G20 leaders to bridge digital gap in the world, Modi talks inclusivity at Bali summit

Addressing a session on digital transformation, the PM said benefits would only be realised when digital access would be inclusive and its use widespread.

Covid lockdown cost children 2 trillion hours of learning. Classroom culture needs reset

UNICEF’s latest report suggests that most children leave primary school across 32 low- and middle-income countries. But it's not too late.

Joint patents with farmers — how new IIT Madras director hopes to make institute great

Kamakoti Veezhinathan, who took charge as IIT Madras director in January, says there will be no tinge of caste bias at institute, talks of plans to bring rural India into tech ecosystem.

Sustainable financing is key to access digital healthcare, education and financial services

Digital inclusion bonds are becoming a tool to make technology accessible for the achievement of Sustainable Development Goals across the spectrum.

On Camera

We can’t just blame Muslims and Englishmen for shattered Hindu unity: RSS chief Deoras

In May 1974, RSS chief Madhukar Dattatraya Deoras spoke at a lecture series in Pune about caste-based discrimination and social equality within the Hindu fold.

Market regulator SEBI clears Adani Group of impropriety alleged by Hindenburg Research

SEBI probe concluded that purported loans and fund transfers were paid back in full and did not amount to deceptive market practices or unreported related party transactions.

With MiG-21’s exit, India’s squadron strength hits 6-decade low. What are IAF’s plans for the Tejas

While the IAF remains committed to the Tejas programme and has placed orders for 180 Tejas Mk1A, the force is eagerly waiting for the Tejas Mk 2 version.

Something’s hidden in the Oval Office photo of Trump, Munir, Sharif. India must look closely

What Munir has achieved with Trump is a return to normal, ironing out the post-Abbottabad crease. The White House picture gives us insight into how Pakistan survives, occasionally thrives and thinks.