The potential to provide extremely low latency, high 5G data speeds, vast bandwidth and network capacity, expanded coverage, and greater reliability are what set 5G in India apart from other countries. India has several benefits over other countries when it comes to digital connectivity, including lower device costs, a large user base, and affordable data costs.
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India’s status as a global economic and technological powerhouse will be strengthened thanks to 5G. Also, this technical advance will open up new possibilities for start-ups to develop and overcome current technological limitations, as well as increase job creation and ultimately strengthen India’s economy. India can use 5G technology to overhaul its educational system, which is one important area where it can accelerate its development.
Despite its best efforts, India still has a low Human Development Index score. India is ranked 132 globally out of 191 countries and territories according to HDI 2022. Thus, utilising 5G services in the education sector will enable India to reach its full potential. A suitable eco-system has been included in the National Education Policy 2020 to support digital learning. Several new avenues for learning were created by the Covid-19 school closures.
The Indian government created brand-new, contact-free online teaching, learning, and educational planning techniques. Moreover, online tools for teachers and students were made available.
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The execution of these programmes in rural locations is still hampered by connection. A new era will begin with the introduction of 5G technology. By filling in the internet coverage gap at a cheap cost, Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) would encourage its implementation not only in rural and isolated places but also give hope to underprivileged groups.
With the help of 5G services, innovative learning platforms based on augmented reality and virtual reality (AR/VR) technology will improve students’ educational experiences and enable high-definition live streaming of lessons.
The technology has already been introduced in 13 significant cities around the nation, but it has to be quickly adopted nationwide in order to accelerate our digital education revolution. The government is really interested in reforming India digitally, but in order to keep up with international standards, we need a successful implementation strategy that complements rather than replaces traditional schooling.
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