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What do you understand by the term "Digital Divide"? Mention any two measures to overcome it.

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A digital divide is an economic and social inequality with regard to access to, use of, or impact of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) including smartphones, tablets, laptops, and the internet in the society.

Two measures to overcome digital divide are as follows:

  1. Steps should be taken to make digital devices and digital technologies more affordable.
  2. Internet infrastructure should be expanded with the aim to provide Internet access to the remotest parts of the country.

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