CSO Consultation on Misinformation and Digital Wrongs in Rural India
From Digital Wrongs to Rights: The Fallacies of Misinformation/Disinformation and Cyber Fraud in Rural India Introduction India’s digital landscape reveals a stark divide
From Digital Wrongs to Rights: The Fallacies of Misinformation/Disinformation and Cyber Fraud in Rural India Introduction India’s digital landscape reveals a stark divide
Misinformation and cyber fraud represent increasingly pervasive threats in rural India, where digital literacy remains limited, and access to secure financial platforms is
Cyber fraud is a growing menace in rural India, as rapid digitalisation outpaces the spread of digital literacy. Vulnerable communities often fall prey
As social media usage rapidly expands across rural India, it opens new channels of communication and interaction but simultaneously creates opportunities for cybercrime.
The cyber fraud incident began when Reena received a phone call from a person claiming to be a senior officer from the “toilet
The village of Siyadih is situated in Handia Block, Uttar Pradesh, and is primarily inhabited by women, many of whom are from marginalised
Nonar, a small village in Sakaldhia Block of Chandauli district, Uttar Pradesh, represents the socio-economic realities of much of rural India. The population
Devpura is a small village inhabited by around 700 people from the Banjara community, a traditionally nomadic group classified as a Scheduled Tribe
The rapid digitalisation of India has brought unprecedented access to information and communication, particularly in rural areas. However, it has also led to
In the digital age, the rapid proliferation of technology has brought about numerous opportunities, but it has also introduced new risks, especially for