International Journal of Science, Engineering and TechnologyAuthors: M. Chougule, Ms. Shikalgar Anisa Sikandar, Ms. Salunkhe Shreya Arvind, Ms. Shinde Megha Tanaji, Mr. Salunkhe Viraj Sambhaji, Ms. Shinde Shreya Hanumant, Ms. Sule Pranali Akaram, Ms. Sapkal Prachi Satish, Ms. Raut Shrutika Santosh, Ms. Rupnar Sanchita Dadaso
Abstract: Rural India faces a critical educational crisis, with 67 to 75 percent of the population residing in villages yet experiencing severe quality deficits in schooling. Despite near-universal enrollment, more than half of fifth-grade students cannot read a second-grade textbook or perform basic arithmetic. This comprehensive review synthesizes nearly a decade of research (2016–2025) by Budhedeo, Arora & Gupta, and Chauhan et al., identifying persistent structural barriers including undertrained teachers, inadequate ICT infrastructure, language-content mismatches, and socio-economic exclusion. The review examines the transformative potential of e-learning platforms, Learning Management Systems (LMS), and government digital initiatives such as DIKSHA, SWAYAM, and PM e-Vidya. Recommendations cover infrastructure development, teacher capacity building, content localization, affordability, and community engagement as essential pillars for achieving equitable digital education in rural India.
DOI: http://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.20508626
