rural-urban divide

India Sees Rise in Women's Internet Use and Education, but Rural-Urban Divide Persists

India's NFHS-6 survey shows a near doubling of internet usage among women (33.3% to 64.3%) and increased preschool attendance (40.1% to 47%). Despite national gains, significant disparities remain, with urban female school attendance (84.3%) far exceeding rural rates (69.2%).