New Delhi, December 29, 2016: (UNI) Mobile data plans in India are among the cheapest in the world and the average retail price of smartphones are steadily declining, yet the Internet is out of the reach of nearly 950 million Indians, a study revealed.
Internet penetration is increasing in India, the access to affordable broadband, smart devices and monthly data packages is required to spread digital literacy to make their ends meet, noted the study titled ‘Strategic national measures to combat cybercrime,’ jointly conducted by ASSOCHAM and research firm Deloitte.
Existing government infrastructure assets should be further leveraged for provision of digital services at remote locations.
Digital literacy needs to be increased by providing institutional trainings in schools, colleges and universities; accelerating partnerships with global technology leaders and using the workforce trained under Skill India to impart trainings.
An integrated approach between Digital India and Skill India needs to be constructed to design programmes and impart training.
United News of India
