In pics: How rural India embraces mobile technology
Mobile phones are revolutionising villages, bridging the digital divide and empowering communities in remarkable ways. From leisure and entertainment to education and productivity, rural Indians are seamlessly integrating mobile technology into every facet of daily life.
A family watches entertaining, funny content on their mobile phone in Dumka, Jharkhand. (Photo by Sujit Saha)
Two friends capture a selfie outdoors, proudly showing their colourful tribal attire in rural West Bengal. Since 2019, the number of rural households with smartphones has doubled to 75 percent. (Photo by Sushmita Bhattacharya)
Kids at a monastery in Sikkim capture a moment of joy, making funny faces as they use a phone for the first time. (Photo by Harsh Shah)
Against a wall adorned with digital platform symbols, children in Purulia, West Bengal, enjoy a cartoon show on a smartphone during a local festival. Since the COVID-19 pandemic, access to mobile phones has increased tremendously for kids all over India. (Photo by Tanusree Mitra)
In Medinipur, West Bengal, a girl meticulously creates intricate artwork on wooden objects inspired by designs she learns from the internet. (Photo by Sujit Saha)
A monk captures Varanasi’s famous Ganga aarti with his phone. (Photo by Rahul Raman)
The lead image on top shows a tribesman clicking a selfie during Hornbill festival in Kisama, Nagaland. (Photo by AV Ranganadham)