: 10.62796/pijst
Sarthak Singh, B.tech (Computer Science), KIET, Ghaziabad.
Dr. Chandan Kumar, MBA (IT & HR), SVSU, Meerut.
Published Date: 04-07-2025 Issue: Vol. 2 No. 7 (2025): July 2025 Published Paper PDF: Download Abstract- Computer networks have emerged as transformative instruments for economic and social development in the modern era. They serve as vital infrastructures enabling communication, information exchange, and resource sharing across organizations, communities, and nations. Networks accelerate economic growth by supporting e commerce, e-banking, and digital enterprises while simultaneously enhancing productivity and innovation. Socially, computer networks strengthen connectivity, broaden access to information, and promote collaborative learning, thereby fostering social capital and cultural preservation. They also play a pivotal role in critical sectors such as education, healthcare, governance, and agriculture through applications like e-learning platforms, telemedicine, health information systems, and e-governance. Technological advancements, including cloud computing, the Internet of Things (IoT), and 5G communication systems, further expand their developmental potential by offering real-time solutions, intelligent resource management, and high-speed connectivity. Despite challenges such as infrastructure limitations, cybersecurity threats, and the digital divide, successful global case studies demonstrate that computer networks remain essential catalysts for sustainable development. Policy interventions and collaborative efforts from both governments and private sectors are imperative to harness their full potential for inclusive growth and equitable progress.
Keywords- Computer Networks, Development, E-Governance, E-Learning, Telemedicine, Cloud Computing, Digital Divide.
Published Date: 04-07-2025 Issue: Vol. 2 No. 7 (2025): July 2025 Published Paper PDF: Download Abstract- Computer networks have emerged as transformative instruments for economic and social development in the modern era. They serve as vital infrastructures enabling communication, information exchange, and resource sharing across organizations, communities, and nations. Networks accelerate economic growth by supporting e commerce, e-banking, and digital enterprises while simultaneously enhancing productivity and innovation. Socially, computer networks strengthen connectivity, broaden access to information, and promote collaborative learning, thereby fostering social capital and cultural preservation. They also play a pivotal role in critical sectors such as education, healthcare, governance, and agriculture through applications like e-learning platforms, telemedicine, health information systems, and e-governance. Technological advancements, including cloud computing, the Internet of Things (IoT), and 5G communication systems, further expand their developmental potential by offering real-time solutions, intelligent resource management, and high-speed connectivity. Despite challenges such as infrastructure limitations, cybersecurity threats, and the digital divide, successful global case studies demonstrate that computer networks remain essential catalysts for sustainable development. Policy interventions and collaborative efforts from both governments and private sectors are imperative to harness their full potential for inclusive growth and equitable progress.
Keywords- Computer Networks, Development, E-Governance, E-Learning, Telemedicine, Cloud Computing, Digital Divide.
