Government of India needs to set up Internet links throughout the schools in the country to narrow the digital divide. Examine (200 Words)
Refer - The Hindu
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IAS Parliament 3 years
KEY POINTS
· The digital divide in India’s school education system, reflected by the absence of computers and Internet access on campus Unified District Information System for Education Plus (UDISE+), for the pre-pandemic year of 2019-20.
· The advent of hybrid learning even ahead of the coronavirus crisis has made essential online access and computers key adjuncts to make the learning process more engaging.
· In remote areas, particularly in the Northeast, many had to travel closer to mobile phone towers to access the Internet on shared phones to get their lessons.
· The latest data confirm that a mere 22% of schools across the country on average had Internet access, while government institutions fared much worse at 11%.
· Students and teachers not being able to use computers and the Internet is acknowledged to be a form of deprivation, especially during the pandemic.
· The Centre must explore all options, such as the National Broadband Mission, the BSNL network and other service providers, to connect schools, including all government institutions.
· The upcoming 5G standard with the benefit of high wireless bandwidth may also be able to help bridge the gap quickly.
· Getting computers to schools should also not be difficult because, apart from public funding, communities, corporates and hardware makers can use recycling and donation options.
ANIL KUMAR RAM 3 years
Plz review
IAS Parliament 3 years
Good attempt. Keep Writing.
Abdul hakkim 3 years
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IAS Parliament 3 years
Good attempt. Keep Writing.
Swapnali Vijay Gawande 3 years
IAS Parliament 3 years
Try to cut short the introduction part, include data to support your arguments and bring coherence in the answer, try to stick to word limit. Keep Writing.
