Digital Media as a Catalyst for Achieving SDGs: Building Futures for Bharat@2047
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.58213/vidhyayana.v10isi3.2211Keywords:
Digital media, Sustainable Development Goals, Bharat@2047, digital divide, Inclusive Development, MisinformationAbstract
Digital media has transformed the way information is disseminated, enabling unprecedented opportunities to address global challenges outlined in the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This paper explores how digital media serves as a crucial enabler for achieving SDGs, focusing on its role in enhancing education, healthcare, gender equality, and climate action. It also examines how these efforts align with India’s vision for Bharat@2047, a developed and inclusive nation by its centennial independence anniversary. The research highlights the dual role of digital media as a bridge and a barrier due to issues like the digital divide and misinformation. The study employs a mixed-methods approach, including surveys, interviews, and content analysis, to understand the impact of digital media across sectors. Recommendations for policy interventions, infrastructural improvements, and public-private partnerships are proposed to maximize digital media’s potential as a tool for sustainable development.
Downloads
References
UNESCO. (2020). Digital Learning Strategies for Education Systems. United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization. Retrieved from https://www.unesco.org
World Health Organization (WHO). (2021). The Role of Telemedicine in Global Healthcare. World Health Organization. Retrieved from https://www.who.int
Kumar, R. (2023). Digital Media and Sustainable Development in India. Journal of Digital Transformation, 10(4), 45-60. doi:10.1016/j.jdt.2023.03.005
Gupta, A. (2021). Bridging the Digital Divide in India: Challenges and Opportunities. Indian Journal of Digital Education, 5(2), 78-92. doi: 10.1016/j.ijde.2021.02.004
Smith, J. (2020). Social Media Movements and Gender Equality. Global Media Studies, 18(3), 211-228. Retrieved from https://www.globalmediastudies.com
Sharma, P., & Mehra, S. (2022). Telemedicine and Healthcare Access in Rural India: A Case Study of the Aarogya Setu App. Health Information and Technology, 15(1), 89-103. doi:10.1080/1936209X.2022.2024437
Rai, S., & Patel, N. (2021). Women in the Digital Era: Exploring the Impact of Social Media on Gender Movements in India. Journal of Media and Society, 7(2), 45-62. doi:10.1136/jms2021.0012
UNFCCC. (2020). Digital Media for Climate Action: Leveraging Technology to Combat Climate Change. United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change. Retrieved from https://unfccc.int
Bansal, A. (2022). Digital Entrepreneurship and Women’s Empowerment in India: The Rise of SHEROES and Similar Platforms. Journal of Gender and Development, 14(4), 123-136. doi:10.1111/jgd.2022.0067
Patel, M., & Singh, R. (2023). Smart Agriculture and Climate Change Mitigation in India: Role of Digital Tools and Media Platforms. Journal of Sustainable Agriculture, 9(3), 134-147. doi:10.1016/j.jsagri.2023.01.002
