NAVIGATING THE DIGITAL FRONTIER: THE UNIQUE CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES OF EDUCATION IN INDIA

Sandeep Kumar Gupta; Saranya T.S.

doi:10.36690/2733-2039-2024-4-24

Authors

Sandeep Kumar Gupta CMR University https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2670-2858
Saranya T.S. CMR University https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7240-4782

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.36690/2733-2039-2024-4-24

Keywords:

digital education, India education system, digital divide, EdTech platforms, blended learning, vocational training, emerging technologies in education, digital literacy

Abstract

The rapid digitalization of education has positioned India at a critical juncture, offering transformative opportunities and exposing persistent challenges. As the second most populous nation with a highly diverse education system, India's digital journey in education encompasses over 260 million school students and millions in higher education. While urban regions leverage cutting-edge EdTech tools, rural areas face systemic barriers such as poor connectivity, lack of devices, and limited infrastructure. The interplay of socioeconomic diversity, linguistic challenges, and infrastructure gaps reflects the need for innovative and inclusive digital strategies. This study explores India's unique educational landscape, focusing on the hurdles of digital transformation and the potential pathways to revolutionize learning through technology. The aim of this article is to analyze the challenges and opportunities of digital education in India, with an emphasis on bridging gaps in access, fostering inclusivity, leveraging technology to enhance learning outcomes, and addressing the unique socioeconomic and cultural factors that shape India's educational ecosystem.The article uses a qualitative analysis of India's digital education landscape, incorporating literature reviews, case studies of government policies, and data on EdTech adoption. The findings highlight a multi-faceted transformation in Indian education: digital divide; EdTech integration; government initiatives; blended learning models; focus on skill development; linguistic diversity; emerging technologies. Future studies should explore scalable and sustainable strategies to bridge the digital divide, with a focus on affordability, infrastructure development, and digital literacy. Research on the efficacy of emerging technologies in enhancing learning outcomes and integrating them into India’s complex education system is critical.

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Author Biographies

Sandeep Kumar Gupta, CMR University

Dr., Professor, Director School of Management and School of Liberal Studies, CMR University, Bengaluru

Saranya T.S., CMR University

Dr., Associate Professor, Chief Coordinator, Department of Clinical Psychology, School of Liberal Studies, CMR University, Bengaluru

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