गुजरात
Digital Divide Persists: Hundreds of Gujarat Villages Lack Basic Computer Access
Disharth Thakran
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Aug 18, 2025
Amidst ambitious claims of digital transformation, a stark reality emerges from Gujarat’s rural landscape: hundreds of Gram Panchayats are still operating without a single computer, and many lack broadband connectivity. Fresh central data reveals that 467 panchayats in the state are without computers, with 111 also lacking internet access. This glaring gap raises critical questions about the effectiveness of the ‘Digital India’ push at the grassroots level.