INTERNAL ASSIGNMENT NAME:TUMPA BAIDYA UNI.ROLL:220711130098 REG.NO:201801042412 of 2018-19 SESSION:2022-2024
TOPIC:Universal access VS Digital Divide-issues and initiatives
Universal access Universal access refers to the ability of all people to have equal opportunity and access to a service or product from which they can benefit regardless their social class ethnicity ,background or physical disabilities.
DIGITAL DIVIDE The digital divide worsens inequality around access to information and resources.In the Information age people without access to the internet and other technology are at a disadvantage ,for they are unable or less able to connect with others , find and apply for jobs , shop and learn
Initiatives of digital divide Between 2014-2016 , the government executed two pivotal initiatives- the “National Digital Literacy Mission (NDLM)” .- with a collective goal of providing digital literacy to 52.5 Lakh individuals , including rural populations.
Types of digital divide
Conclusion It is important to create an environment to develop a community knowledge about to it.