A Survey Paper on Impact of Information Technology on Development of Rural Area of India

Abstract

Human society is developing with a rapid momentum and achieved various successes for making always a better livelihood. The civilization is witness for various changes related to its development through different catalysts like industrial development, green revaluation, science and technology, etc. India has more than 72% of its population living in villages. Near about seven decade had been passed since India got freedom, but the scenario in villages in our country is still unchanged. On one side India has recently selected 100 cities for Smart City project and ready to adapt all the advanced technologies for these smart cities and on other hand villages in our country are still struggling for getting basic amenities like 24 x 7 electricity. On the other hand 4G internet technology is being utilized all over the urban areas but on other hand villages in our country are still searching for genuine mobile networks. Our Governments are joining hands with developed countries like America, China, Japan to run bullet trains to connect big cities in India whereas villages in our country are still disconnected and are lacking with basic facilities like drinking water, healthy food, sanitization, toilets, transportation, education, etc. The technology that we use here can be availed to the people living in rural areas to help in improving their lifestyle. This paper summarizes such efforts which can definitely help us to introduce various technologies in these neglected parts of our country fulfilling our responsively to build up our nation. Thus new concept of smart villages can be introduced to make heaven in the heart of our India, because real Bharat is recognized by the villages in our country.