Amar Kumar Pandey, Lloyd Law College
INTRODUCTION:
Pithily put a plethora of technological innovations and digital transformation have paved the new way for the general public to adapt to a more flexible, convenient, and interconnected world. The internet is a vital tool for communication and information gathering when starting a digital transformation path. The COVID-19 pandemic showed the world the value of digital media when it was up to the administrative authorities to effectively use the medium to provide administrative support to those who were most impacted.
A key turning point in the history of aiding and support was the creation of the Arogya Setu app and the introduction of a helpline number. During the global crisis, digital technology has become a potent tool for giving access to millions of people. Despite the fact that the growth and importance of information and communication technologies (ICTs) are continuing at an alarming pace, it has also resulted in a stark divide in the population known as the digital divide. The article aims to focus on various aspects of the global digital divide as well as the digital divide in India in order to provide a thorough understanding of these issues.
