The Digitalization Conundrum in India: Applications, Access and Aberrations

This book explores the nature, extent, and implications of rapid strides digitalization in India since the turn of the millennium, examining its applications in information and communication technology (ICT) and its diverse impacts on society and economy. It discusses challenges and possibilities in establishing and operating intricate engineering infrastructure, technical and societal constraints in broad-basing digitalization, and the implications on local economy and society. The book critiques policy inadequacies and suggests plausible policy approaches to reduce the adverse impacts and maximize the benefits of fast digitalization.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 308 pages
Publication date: 03 March 2022
Publisher: Springer Verlag, Singapore

This comprehensive book delves into the profound impact of the rapid strides of digitalization that have taken place in India since the turn of the millennium. It explores the nature, scope, and consequences of this digital transformation across various sectors, including information and communication technology (ICT), and its far-reaching applications in production, services, and institutions. The authors examine these developments not only in the context of ICT but also in their broader societal and economic implications.

Contributions from ICT scholars and social scientists provide a diverse range of perspectives and shed light on the challenges and opportunities associated with the implementation of disruptive technologies such as automation, e-commerce, big data analytics, artificial intelligence, cloud computing, and more. These technologies, unlike heavy machines, largely transcend physical space, mobility, and interoperability, presenting unique challenges in their application and access.

The book is organized into chapters that address various aspects of digitalization. These chapters explore challenges and possibilities in establishing and operating intricate engineering infrastructure, as well as the technical and societal constraints encountered in broad-based digitalization across different layers of educational and social skills. The topics covered include farming, healthcare, education, food processing, e-commerce, labor, rural community development, open source data, and information democracy.

The chapters also reflect upon the implications of these seamless technologies on local economies and societies, recognizing the global nature of digitalization and its potential for promoting or hindering it through state, private sector, or global capital. The book critiques policy inadequacies and suggests plausible policy approaches to reduce the adverse effects of digitalization.

Overall, this book offers a valuable insights into the transformative power of digitalization in India and its potential to shape the future of society and economy. It is a must-read for policymakers, researchers, and stakeholders interested in understanding the complexities and opportunities of this digital era.

Weight: 504g
Dimension: 235 x 155 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9789811569098
Edition number: 1st ed. 2020