Technology is making it's impact in rural India . but will it benefit is a debate .. some insights I gathered in last few visits
With improved technology intervention ... villager convergence points , occassions and group size is reducing
Now Evening ( leisure time ) no longer means village getting together and discussing problems and probable solns : It now means watching TV ( options of new village convergence points ??)
Mobile has created distance with fellow members but brought in new social circles not restricted to village
But due to infrastructure constraints each village has unique probs . This reduction of convergence over a period of time might reduce ability even of external agency to get village to improve themselves through group ownership and strength of .business models like micro finance etc ..
Your comments and experiences are welcome
