The potential of edtech in rural India to provide new employment opportunities

Edtech platforms are slowly, but steadily seeping into rural India and creating newer opportunities. Edtech provides a new way of learning, by helping combat most problems faced by rural users. First and foremost, it discards the need for a traditional classroom which means that students can now learn in the comfort of their own home. They can help and support their families through the day and study at a time of their own convenience. It is also easy for rural users to sign up for online courses via their smartphones and learn the skills needed for employment. Payment for these courses can be done online, through mobile phone UPI interfaces. Those who cannot afford to pay for their education can benefit from the many free courses available online. A large proportion of these courses are also available in vernacular languages, making learning an easier process.

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