Rural Development — Economics STD 12 Commerce — Question
CBSE BoardEnglish MediumSTD 12 CommerceEconomicsRural Development4 Marks
Question
Is it possible to develop information technology as an alternate livelihood option? Give reasons.
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Answer
Information Technology (IT) has revolutionized many sectors in the Indian economy. This fact is described in the following points:
The role of IT is justified by the increased ability of the government to predict areas of food insecurity and vulnerability through its use.
It also has a positive impact on the agricultural sector as it disseminates the information regarding emerging technologies and their applications, prices, weather, soil conditions, etc.
It also has a potential of employment generation in rural areas. The initiative of private sector along with support from government has made it possible to develop this sector as a sustainable livelihood option.
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