“Information Technology can play a crucial role in rural development.”
Discuss briefly the given statement.
Access to Information: IT bridges the gap between rural and urban areas by providing access to market prices, weather forecasts, and farming techniques.
E-Governance: Enables transparency and efficiency in the delivery of government services in rural areas.
Educational Resources: IT facilitates online learning and skill development for rural youth, enhancing employability.
Health Services: Telemedicine services improve healthcare access in remote villages.
Read the following text carefully from ‘The Economic Times’ dated 8th June, 2023:
{“The Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI’s) rate-setting panel unanimously decided to keep the benchmark lending rate unchanged at 6.5%. The committee voted to remain focused on the withdrawal of accommodative monetary policy.”}
On the basis of the given text and common understanding, answer the following questions: (a) Identify and discuss the economic issue indicated in the above text.
“Amita is a regular worker in a private firm that employs twelve hired workers.” Is she working in the formal/informal sector? Give valid reasons in support of your answer.