With connectivity gains, government schools narrow digital divide

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Government schools in India have made significant improvements in internet connectivity and smart classroom access, narrowing the digital divide with private institutions. Despite gains in connectivity and computer availability, digital libraries remain limited across most schools.

Government schools have significantly improved internet connectivity and smart classroom access. Their internet coverage increased substantially, narrowing the gap with private institutions. Computer availability also saw improvements across all school management types. Smart classroom coverage nationally rose, with government schools showing notable gains. Digital libraries remain scarce across most educational institutions.