The digital landscape in Eastern India: Findings from the digital needs assessment surveys from Bihar and Odisha, India
This report examines the digital landscape in the Eastern Indian states of Bihar and Odisha, focusing on disparities in digital access, literacy, and technology utilization. Using gender-disaggregated data from 1,034 households, the findings reveal significant gender, social, and regional inequities...
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International Food Policy Research Institute
2024
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| author | Adeeth Cariappa, Ajjikuttira Girish Khed, Vijayalaxmi Singaraju, Niyati Gartaula, Hom N. |
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| author_facet | Adeeth Cariappa, Ajjikuttira Girish Khed, Vijayalaxmi Singaraju, Niyati Gartaula, Hom N. |
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| description | This report examines the digital landscape in the Eastern Indian states of Bihar and Odisha, focusing on disparities in digital access, literacy, and technology utilization. Using gender-disaggregated data from 1,034 households, the findings reveal significant gender, social, and regional inequities. Women, especially from marginalized communities, face reduced access to digital devices, limited operational skills, and low internet usage for agricultural needs. Key barriers include high device costs, limited digital literacy, and inadequate local-language content. Despite challenges, a strong demand for digital skills training emerges, particularly among women and younger populations. The current utilization of mobile internet primarily revolves around communication and entertainment, with minimal use for agriculture-related activities. The report underscores the necessity for tailored digital literacy programs, localized content, and affordable technology to bridge these divides. Addressing these gaps can enhance the adoption of digital tools, fostering inclusive growth and improved agricultural outcomes in the region. |
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| spelling | CGSpace1698882025-11-06T17:24:55Z The digital landscape in Eastern India: Findings from the digital needs assessment surveys from Bihar and Odisha, India Adeeth Cariappa, Ajjikuttira Girish Khed, Vijayalaxmi Singaraju, Niyati Gartaula, Hom N. technology rural development socioeconomic aspects digital agriculture This report examines the digital landscape in the Eastern Indian states of Bihar and Odisha, focusing on disparities in digital access, literacy, and technology utilization. Using gender-disaggregated data from 1,034 households, the findings reveal significant gender, social, and regional inequities. Women, especially from marginalized communities, face reduced access to digital devices, limited operational skills, and low internet usage for agricultural needs. Key barriers include high device costs, limited digital literacy, and inadequate local-language content. Despite challenges, a strong demand for digital skills training emerges, particularly among women and younger populations. The current utilization of mobile internet primarily revolves around communication and entertainment, with minimal use for agriculture-related activities. The report underscores the necessity for tailored digital literacy programs, localized content, and affordable technology to bridge these divides. Addressing these gaps can enhance the adoption of digital tools, fostering inclusive growth and improved agricultural outcomes in the region. 2024-12-11 2025-01-25T04:30:08Z 2025-01-25T04:30:08Z Report https://hdl.handle.net/10568/169888 en Open Access application/pdf International Food Policy Research Institute Adeeth Cariappa, A. G., Khed, V., Singaraju, N., & Gartaula, H. N. (2024). The digital landscape in Eastern India: Findings from the digital needs assessment surveys from Bihar and Odisha, India. IFPRI. https://hdl.handle.net/10883/35397 |
| spellingShingle | technology rural development socioeconomic aspects digital agriculture Adeeth Cariappa, Ajjikuttira Girish Khed, Vijayalaxmi Singaraju, Niyati Gartaula, Hom N. The digital landscape in Eastern India: Findings from the digital needs assessment surveys from Bihar and Odisha, India |
| title | The digital landscape in Eastern India: Findings from the digital needs assessment surveys from Bihar and Odisha, India |
| title_full | The digital landscape in Eastern India: Findings from the digital needs assessment surveys from Bihar and Odisha, India |
| title_fullStr | The digital landscape in Eastern India: Findings from the digital needs assessment surveys from Bihar and Odisha, India |
| title_full_unstemmed | The digital landscape in Eastern India: Findings from the digital needs assessment surveys from Bihar and Odisha, India |
| title_short | The digital landscape in Eastern India: Findings from the digital needs assessment surveys from Bihar and Odisha, India |
| title_sort | digital landscape in eastern india findings from the digital needs assessment surveys from bihar and odisha india |
| topic | technology rural development socioeconomic aspects digital agriculture |
| url | https://hdl.handle.net/10568/169888 |
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