Abstract
The current study examines the effectiveness and challenges of implementing technology in rural India under existing conditions. Launched in July 2015, the Digital India initiative aims to digitally transform India at the grassroots level by ensuring every citizen has internet access and can utilize digital platforms to access governmental programs and regulations. Despite global strides in digital transformation over the past three decades, India lags behind other nations. Digitalization, dating back to the 1940s, continues to shape international commerce, influencing economic and technological spheres globally. Significant advancements, such as 5G in medicine and ultra-rapid aircraft in education, demonstrate the pervasive impact of digitalization. India, with a majority rural population and an economy heavily reliant on agriculture, faces unique challenges in this digital revolution. The current Indian government prioritizes extending technological benefits to rural areas, recognizing digital access as cr
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