Rural–Urban Digital Divide: Evidence From Indian States

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The study finds that rural areas have significantly lower digital infrastructure compared to urban centers, indicating disparities.
Digital skills vary widely, with rural populations lagging behind urban residents, threatening equitable growth.
Using two indices—Digital Infrastructure Index and Digital Skills Index—this research quantitatively assesses the divide.
These findings highlight the need for tailored policies focusing on low-income states to bridge the digital gap.

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Analysis reveals significant digital divide in Indian states, indicating urgent need for infrastructure investment.

Arora et al. (2025) studied this question.

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