Juhee Goyal, Class X B
It is hard to imagine even one day without using any form of digital technology. Mobile phones, televisions, access to the internet and all connected gadgets have become an integral part of our life.
It is often said that when we don’t have something, we understand its importance. To understand the importance of digital technology, we must dwell upon how the world would be without it. It would be a world without the now integral means of communication, namely, email, mobile phone, social media, etc; a world without the main equalizer of today – The Internet.
Once again, registering for government schemes and policies or for that matter even a simple task like booking a railway ticket would become lengthy and time consuming. These services, with their integration with internet, have become hassle-free and literally a click away. Education, security, banking, digitalization has taken over almost every activity of the human kind.
The same internet is also the world’s main equalizer. It makes available to the underprivileged, that information which at a time was available only to ‘high-class’ people in developed countries.
The government is striving to extend mobile coverage to all villages, with broadband highways. This would also result in increase in business of various cottage and small scale industries. India, as a consequence will emerge with a newer, faster and stronger rhythm, for India’s heart lies in the villages.
People should also actively contribute in helping the government promote, educate and empower everyone on the use of digital technology. Even the remotest of Gram Panchayats should have access and connectivity through internet. This will help achieve the dream of a digital and an equal India.
