HT Dialogues: Is digital divide a major problem in the educational system?

The COVID-19 pandemic has changed our lives in more ways than one. One of the many sectors that has been badly hit by it is education. Ever since the pandemic, billions of children have been locked out of school, leaving them with the only option of online classes. But the infrastructure required for digital learning is not accessible to a major cross section of Indian students. This special edition of HT Dialogues focusses on digital divide which is becoming a major problem in the educational system.

Panelists: Mr. Rishikesh B. S, Associate Professor, Law & Policy, Azim Premji University, Dr. Sudha Acharya, Principal, ITL Public School, Delhi, Mrs. Revathi Srinivasan, Director-Education of Singhania School & Principal of Smt. Sulochanadevi Singhania School, Mumbai, Mr. Akash Roy Chowdhury, Chaplain of Mount Carmel Schools, Anand Niketan, Dr. Renu Singhla, Counsellor, Montfort School, Delhi