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Rural India

Modi: my govt committed to empowering rural India

Underlining that ensuring a dignified life for the people in rural areas is the priority of his government, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday declared his government's firm commitment to building an empowered rural India, providing opportunities to villagers, reducing migration and ensuring ease of life for the people living in villages.

Digital transformation of rural India for inclusive growth

In a significant move to bridge the digital divide in rural India and ensure that digital services reach every citizen, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) is launching the Digital India Common Service Centre (DICSC) project, starting with Pilibhit and Gorakhpur.

Privileges buffering: The digital divide for rural Indian women

In India, particularly in rural areas, women face multiple barriers that prevent them from fully harnessing the power of the internet. From socio-cultural and economic limitations to deeply entrenched gender biases, the digital divide is not merely about access but about the deep-rooted power relations and inequalities that persist in society.

Economic challenges

While providing employment, projects for reforestation and flood control can also help reclaim millions of hectares of soil from erosion and devastation.

Unleashing growth in rural India – a Cooperative way

The KAP (Knowledge, Attitudes Practices)  needs to be adopted by the institutions in the pathway of digitalization of PACS which would bring a systematic approach of technology adoption as well as the expected outcome.