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Harnessing Information and Communication Technology: Implications for Sustainable Development (A Study of Pangi and Lahaul Areas of the Himachal Himalayas, Amarjeet Singh, Department of Computer Science and Aparna Negi, Department of Economics, HPU, Shimla - 5

In this study an effort has been made to understand the concept of sustainable development in the context of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) and exploring the empowerment potential of ICT for people in tribal areas.  The findings of the study are based upon the field observations in Pangi Valley and Lahaul area.  The investigation conducted has thrown up several issues of relevance to the practitioners of development.  The findings clearly pointed out the need to exploit the potential of Information and Communication Technology in the direction of fostering sustainable development in a participatory mode.  Suggestions have been made to harness Information and Communication Technology.  The most significant finding of the study has been that the internet can greatly reduce reliance on single-line-administration which has been in place thus far largely on account of the information inaccessibility in these remote areas.

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