Randomized survey reveals socio-economic influences on digital access in higher education, suggesting urgent policy changes.
Key Points
Access to information and communication technology significantly affects educational achievements among students.
Only 38 percent of households in India are considered digitally literate, underscoring the digital divide.
Survey analysis across various socio-economic classes reveals stark contrasts in technology access and usage patterns among students in higher education. Additional insights show that students from urban areas and convent schools possess greater digital knowledge than their rural or Hindi medium counterparts. Immediate measures are needed to bridge this gap, including enhanced policies for affordable mobile access and improved internet resources.