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From Digital Divide to Developed Nation: Institutional Strengthening in Education and Governance in Telangana's Government Schools– Strategic Convergence with NBM for Viksit 2.0 Bharat 2047

Shaik Peer Sahab, G Vikramadhitya

Volume: 15 Special Issue: 5 2025

Abstract:

The State of Telangana’s future economic strength hinges on its youth. However, the persistent digital divide in its government school system remains a critical vulnerability, hindering equitable learning outcomes and preparation for the digital economy. This policy brief assesses Telangana's current performance, which lags national and top-state benchmarks in digital readiness, and proposes aggressive targets for the 2025-2027 periods. Crucially, the accompanying strategy focuses on strategic resource maximization by aligning the state’s digital efforts with the newly launched Government of India’s National Broadband Mission (NBM) 2.0. By leveraging NBM 2.0’s focus on anchor institutions like schools and its infrastructure mechanisms, Telangana can ensure universal, equitable, and high-speed connectivity to achieve its educational transformation goals.

DOI: http://doi.org/10.37648/ijrssh.v15i05.026

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