ICT: A Tool for sustainable Rural Development
S. K. Nayak, W. V. Suryawanshi, N. V. Kalyankar · 2009
major population of entire world lives in rural area and earns its live hood by agriculture and allied means. Rural area experiences hunger and poverty. The rural community is isolated from the world. They can't present themselves in front of the world. Development in 21 st century will determine to a large extent by the thought, action and imagination of people. Computers are reshaping human lives. In the rapidly changing scenario, the extensive use of computers advances in ICT making sustainable rural development possible. The paper introduces the role of ICT for rural development. The paper addresses the issues associated with rural community's isolation. ICT can reduce digital divide between urban and rural community. In order to alleviating poverty in rural areas, ICT can be used. ICT provides rural communities with existing possibilities for overcoming the disadvantages associated with countrymen's isolation and provides linkages upon opportunities for enhancements. The paper concludes that effective use of ICT can demolish geographical boundaries and can bring rural communities closer to globe. ICT in right direction can play a vital role for betterment of society and the rural community. There is a critical need to channel the vast potential of information technology to underprivileged.