Examine the effect of increasing digitization and e-governance on the aged population in India.

Introduction-

Highlight changes in the lives of elderly population due to coming of Digitization.

Body-

1. Challenges Digitization and increasing e-governance has posed on the elderly; lack of knowledge to use technology owing to illiteracy, lack of access to technology, technology may just corner the aged people even more etc.
2. Positives – Access to services at the click of a mouse or at fingertips with mobile phones; living certificates, direct transfer of pensions to accounts, social connectivity sitting at home etc.
3. Analyze the above pros and cons and convey you overall opinion.

Way forward-

Digitization and increased technology in Governance has mixed impact on aged population. It has seemingly prolonged life and increased the purpose of life for the old.

Reference-

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/brandhub/e-governance-empowering-india/article26457213.ece

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/opinion/letters/letters-to-the-editor/article24264228.ece