Role of Education and ICT in Fulfilling
Patel’s Vision of National Integration
Dr. N.A. Reddy
Associate Professor
Department of Education
Central University of Karnatak
Kalaburagi, Karnataka
e-mail: amareswaran@cuk.ac.in
Mobile: 9441910359
Patel's vision of national integration was focused on uniting a diverse India, specifically integrating the various princely states into the Indian Union after independence.
Education and ICT play a crucial role in fulfilling this vision (National Integration) by fostering a sense of shared identity and facilitating development across all sections of society, thus contributing to a stronger and more cohesive nation.
The Government of India has launched several initiatives aimed at integrating ICT into the education system to address the digital divide and ensure equitable access to quality education for all.
Role of ICT in Promoting National Integration
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Role of Education and ICT in Fulfilling
Patel’s Vision of National Integration
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l4FQoFaDXEQ
ICT acts as an engine of unity and inclusion –
Digital infrastructure for connectivity (5G, BharatNet)
e-Governance and Transparency (Aadhaar, DigiLocker, UMANG)
Tech-Enabled Language Bridging (Anuvad Bhashini)
Cyber Literacy & Citizenship Empowerment
By leveraging ICT for governance, education, and cultural exchange, India can strengthen Patel’s vision of “Ek Bharat, Shreshth Bharat” (One India, Great India). A digitally connected and educated India will be more united, just as the Iran Man of India had envisioned.
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