📄 Abstract
The gender digital divide in India represents a critical barrier to achieving gender equality and inclusive socio-economic development. This research explores the multifaceted dimensions of this divide, examining the disparities in access to digital technologies, internet usage, and digital literacy between men and women across different socio-economic and geographic circumstances. Utilizing data from national surveys, such as the National Family Health Survey (NFHS), and data from various reports, the study identifies the specific barriers that prevent women from accessing digital devices and the internet. The research paper also examines the current state of digital access among women in India, with a focus on rural, urban of gender digital divide in India with figures taken from NFHS 2019-21. The study highlights the significant gap in digital access between men and women, particularly in rural areas. The research paper also examines the Rwandas Digital policy Digital Ambassador Program as a case study. The research concludes by recommending targeted interventions to bridge the gender digital divide, including the expansion of digital infrastructure in remote areas, the implementation of gender-sensitive digital literacy programs, and the development of women-centric digital platforms.
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📚 How to Cite:
Manimegalai. T, Dr. R. Mathaiyan , THE NEW FACE OF GENDER INEQUALITY IN INDIA: DIGITAL DIVIDE , Volume 12 , Issue 2, February 2026, EPRA International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research (IJMR) , DOI: https://doi.org/10.36713/epra26007