Use of Laptops to Bridge Digital Divides in Uttar Pradesh: A Govt. Initiative

Sharad Kumar Sonker, Anjali Verma, Omprakash Jigyashu

Abstract


The term digital divide is the gap between those individuals who have access
to information and computing technologies and those who do not. The article
presents the findings related to use and problems in operating laptops,
frequently use of internet, devices for making communication, purpose of
using social media, purpose of using devices, reasons for using internet, and
kinds of problems faced by students in operating laptops. Majority of the
students are using laptops for the purpose of writing a document and playing
games and music.


Keywords: Digital divide, Govt. initiatives, projects bridging digital divide.


Keywords


Digital divide, Govt. initiatives, projects bridging digital divide.

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