Digitalization: An Amplifier or Divider of Societal Equity

Abstract

PM gives the formula,
IT+IT = IT (Information Technology+ Indian Talent= INDIA TOMORROW)
India is the world's largest experiment in digitalization. Digitalization has transformed various aspects of society offering huge opportunities for economic growth. There are around 73,000,000 digital jobs globally that can be transformed remotely. This number is expected to increase around 92,000,000 by 2030 (World Economic Forum). But, its ill effects can also be felt as it is creating inequality. The gap between society is increasing in terms of techno-savvy population and technologically illiterate population. Digitalization means integration of digital technologies into everyday life. While it holds the potential to bridge gaps and promote inclusivity, it can also expand existing inequalities, serving as both amplifier and divider of social equity. This article studies how digitalization has made itself an indispensable part of modern education health system, employment, finance i.e Each and every field. It also explains how it has devised equity and how it has increased social gap.