A Study of Internet Literacy Rate in India

Abstract

The Internet and information and communication technologies (ICT) have accelerated development in the 21st century in several industries, most notably education. The development of ICT has opened new options for residents of the twenty-first century. Therefore, to adapt to the modern age, people require a wide variety of skills, competencies, and talents. The expanding significance of ICT, its broad range of applications, and its impact on numerous aspects of people's daily lives are discussed in this paper's literature review. Additionally, the concept of digital literacy is evolving because of ICT advancements, and it helps people reach sustainable development goals. The work done in this field of digital literacy is summarized, as well as the contribution of ICT to the development of many sectors, particularly the education sector. Three novel models of digital literacy the four-gear model, the model for flexible learning, and a model illustrating how ICT affects the learning process are presented at the end of the study.