TECHNOLOGYTHE HINDU NATIONAL
Why tribal communities in Kerala are at the receiving end of digital disconnect
Tribal communities in Kerala face a digital divide that limits their access to essential government services like health cards and pensions due to lack of mobile phones and reliable network coverage. Activists highlight that uniform digital policies fail to address the unique challenges these communities encounter.
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