Influence of Digital Economy on School Education in India
S. Srivathsani1, S. Vasantha2
1S. Srivathsani, M.Phil Research Scholar, School of Management Studies, Vels Institute of Science, Technology & Advanced Studies, VISTAS India.
2S. Vasantha, Professor, School of Management Studies, Vels Institute of Science, Technology & Advanced Studies, VISTAS India.
Manuscript received on 08 May 2019 | Revised Manuscript received on 19 May 2019 | Manuscript Published on 23 May 2019 | PP: 1132-1137 | Volume-7 Issue-6S5 April 2019 | Retrieval Number: F11910476S519/2019©BEIESP
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Abstract: The world around a common man has become digitalized. Anything and Everything a person deals in a day-today life is in digital format. Digitalization has become the way of life. Take the example of online shopping, e-payment of utility bills, money transfer from one account to another, ICT enabled education, e-learning, business done through video conferencing and the list is endless. The world has become smaller due to Internet and digitalization. The human beings have realized the benefits of digitalization. They understand that digitalization of a process or transaction is faster, economical and secure.This is driving the citizens of the country to progress towards Digital Economy. Digital Economy is the umbrella term given to all the economic and social activities performed by people utilizing Information andCommunicationTechnologies[18]. Digital Economy is helping India to cross borders and accelerate the economic growth of the country. It is encouraging the Indians to raise their standards and be on par with the developed and developing countries. It is aiding India to make a mark on the global market. “Digital India” is an initiative by the Government of India in driving the nation towards Digital Economy. This paper deals with initiatives taken by the Government of India towards “Digital India” with respect to school education and understands the impact which can be created by the successful implementation of the programme in rural areas. A conceptual framework has also been framed based on the literature reviews[3].
Keywords: Digital India, ICT, E-Learning, Rural Areas, Education, Initiatives, Schemes.
Scope of the Article: Smart Learning and Innovative Education Systems