21Impact of Information and Communication Technology on Rural Economy: With Special Reference to Uttar Pradesh
Aman Roshan1*, V. C. Sharma2 and Ram Singh3
1Department of Management, DIMS, Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, India
2School of Commerce, H.N.B. Garhwal University, Srinagar, Uttarakhand, India
3School of Business & Management, Quantum University, Roorkee, Uttarakhand, India
Abstract
The process of generating information is based on the development of an abettor and sophisticated system with the advanced and progressive technology, i.e. Information and Communication Technology (ICT). These systems can increase productivity of the process and it also provides a facility to access the information with clarity, timely and effectively. There are several influencers of ICT on the different spheres of life; they may be social, cultural, economic and political areas. The usage and practice of ICT are shrinking the gap or filling the hole between urban and rural area. Farmers are also using closed-circuit television camera systems, global positioning systems, computer-controlled devices, smart phones, mobile apps, etc. in agriculture and other allied activities.
The exploratory research has been undertaken to find out the impact of ICT on rural economy (agriculture and infrastructure) of Uttar Pradesh. The study was conducted in 4 economic regions of Uttar Pradesh. These were (i) Auraiya-Kanpur, (ii) Ghaziabad-Gautam Buddha Nagar, (iii) Aligarh-Hathras-Firozabad-Agra, and (iv) Prayagraj-Varansai. ...
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