The digital landscape in Eastern India: Findings from the digital needs assessment surveys from Bihar and Odisha, India

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cg.contributor.affiliationInternational Maize and Wheat Improvement Centeren
cg.contributor.affiliationInternational Rice Research Instituteen
cg.contributor.donorCGIAR Trust Funden
cg.contributor.initiativeDigital Innovation
cg.coverage.countryIndia
cg.coverage.iso3166-alpha2IN
cg.coverage.regionSouthern Asia
cg.creator.identifierADEETH AG CARIAPPA: 0000-0001-8920-1586en
cg.creator.identifierVIJAYALAXMI KHED: 0000-0001-9485-1831en
cg.creator.identifierNiyati Singaraju: 0009-0001-2521-086Xen
cg.creator.identifierHom Nath Gartaula: 0000-0002-9851-6421en
cg.number2en
cg.reviewStatusInternal Reviewen
cg.subject.actionAreaSystems Transformation
cg.subject.impactAreaPoverty reduction, livelihoods and jobs
dc.contributor.authorAdeeth Cariappa, Ajjikuttira Girishen
dc.contributor.authorKhed, Vijayalaxmien
dc.contributor.authorSingaraju, Niyatien
dc.contributor.authorGartaula, Hom N.en
dc.date.accessioned2025-01-25T04:30:08Zen
dc.date.available2025-01-25T04:30:08Zen
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/10568/169888
dc.titleThe digital landscape in Eastern India: Findings from the digital needs assessment surveys from Bihar and Odisha, Indiaen
dcterms.abstractThis report examines the digital landscape in the Eastern Indian states of Bihar and Odisha, focusing on disparities in digital access, literacy, and technology utilization. Using gender-disaggregated data from 1,034 households, the findings reveal significant gender, social, and regional inequities. Women, especially from marginalized communities, face reduced access to digital devices, limited operational skills, and low internet usage for agricultural needs. Key barriers include high device costs, limited digital literacy, and inadequate local-language content. Despite challenges, a strong demand for digital skills training emerges, particularly among women and younger populations. The current utilization of mobile internet primarily revolves around communication and entertainment, with minimal use for agriculture-related activities. The report underscores the necessity for tailored digital literacy programs, localized content, and affordable technology to bridge these divides. Addressing these gaps can enhance the adoption of digital tools, fostering inclusive growth and improved agricultural outcomes in the region.en
dcterms.accessRightsOpen Access
dcterms.bibliographicCitationAdeeth Cariappa, A. G., Khed, V., Singaraju, N., & Gartaula, H. N. (2024). The digital landscape in Eastern India: Findings from the digital needs assessment surveys from Bihar and Odisha, India. IFPRI. https://hdl.handle.net/10883/35397en
dcterms.extent24 p.en
dcterms.hasVersionhttps://hdl.handle.net/10883/35397en
dcterms.issued2024-12-11en
dcterms.languageen
dcterms.licenseCC-BY-4.0
dcterms.publisherInternational Food Policy Research Instituteen
dcterms.subjecttechnologyen
dcterms.subjectrural developmenten
dcterms.subjectsocioeconomic aspectsen
dcterms.subjectdigital agricultureen
dcterms.typeReport

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