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Vol. 5 No. 1 (2026): OPJU Business Review

Exploring the Impact of Digital India Initiatives on Secondary School Education: A Systematic Literature Review

DOI:
https://doi.org/10.63825/opjubr.2026.5.1.914
Submitted
1 December 2025
Published
11 July 2026

Abstract

This research paper highlights the impact of digital India initiatives on secondary school education. Digital India Programme (DIP) inaugurated in the year of 2015 by our Prime Minister Mr. Narendra Modi. The motto behind the programme to literate people digitally and to be served digitally. It covers every sector including education sector. It introduced many digital initiatives in education sectors. DIP has potential to reduce digital divide and increase learning outcome. This study systematically reviews existing literature to examine the impact of Digital India initiatives on secondary school education. This research paper reviews of research papers, research articles, government reports, and policy documents published between 2015 and 2025 was conducted. It also discusses how DIP has led to increased technology and digital awareness in schools, improved digital literacy among students. Still, challenges remain, including inadequate infrastructure in rural areas, insufficient teacher training, and poor internet access. It gives the insights that the Digital India program is changing secondary schools by adding more digital enabled facility and services. However, there is a need to improve internet and power facilities, provide better teacher training, and ensure every school has the right digital teaching and learning approach. With these improvements, Digital India Programme is a promising strategy to becoming game changer in the education system.

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