HOW INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY HAS IMPACTED THE RURAL LIFE OF RAJASTHAN IN
the METROLOGICAL SECTOR?
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Information played an important role in all societies since
the dawn of civilization. However, in recent years its increase in
volume and accuracy as well as greater access, have significantly
elevated its value in all aspects of social life. The world community
has recognized the revolutionary nature of information society.
The world is undergoing an Information Communication
Technology (ICT) revolution, a revolution that has enormous
socio-economic implications for the developed and developing
countries. Science and technology have undergone revolutionary
changes in recent past. Only a few decades ago, all
telecommunications services were delivered over copper wires.
More recently, the world has witnessed the exponential growth of
ICT. Today, the dazzling collection of new technologies, services
and applications has led to a digital age in which access has
become a key component of people’s lives.1
Our country is
focusing its attention towards building a developed nation and that
is the reason why much of the government’s policies are now
centered on the rural areas. In order to ensure civic amenities and
upgrade the lifestyle of the rural populace, the Centre has started
implementing various programmes of development.