Despite cheap availability of data and smartphones, a large section of people in India and other developing countries are still left without any internet. But this digital divide is in fact is much more diverse than what is usually thought.
According to UNICEF, digital divide does not merely separate the connected from the unconnected, they go deeper concerning how people, including youth and children, use Information and Communication Technology (ICT).
As per report of UNICEF, only 15 per cent people have access to the Internet in the least-developed countries. In developed countries, an estimated 81 per cent people use Internet.
The report added, "Children who are unconnected are missing out on rich educational resources, access to global information and online opportunities of learning. They are also forgoing ways to explore new friendships and self-expression."
The report covered 24 countries, including India.
As per report of UNICEF, only 15 per cent people have access to the Internet in the least-developed countries. In developed countries, an estimated 81 per cent people use Internet.
The report added, "Children who are unconnected are missing out on rich educational resources, access to global information and online opportunities of learning. They are also forgoing ways to explore new friendships and self-expression."
The report covered 24 countries, including India.
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