ICT initiatives in School Education of India

Abstract

The 21st Century is known for creating and building knowledge wherein the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) plays the key role. In recent years, ICTs have been evolved as an outcome of globalisation and technological changes at national and international stage. The digital technologies satiate to transform and empower the society through implementing it in different areas. For the purpose, ‘Digital India’ flagship programme of Government of India was launched in 2015 with the motto of “Power to Empower”. The programme aims to transform the country into digitally empowered society & knowledge economy. In addition, the fast pace of ICT development paved the way to utilise these technologies in all fields of education. The vision and pillars of Digital India program enable the ICT initiatives in School education of India. It includes creation, process, storage, display, transmission, exchange, monitoring as well as evaluation of information with the use of technology. It aimed to form a better school education system with access, equity and quality. Thus, the present paper discusses the ICT initiatives for School education in India within the framework of policy perspectives. It also explores the challenges of implementing these initiatives at ground level.