“Bridging the Digital Divide" serves as a call to action for policymakers, technologists, entrepreneurs, and changemakers to join forces in creating a gender-just digital future. By fostering collaboration, knowledge-sharing, and sustainable ecosystems (explored in Chapter 16: "Building Sustainable Ecosystems: Fostering Collaboration and Knowledge Sharing"), this new book unlock the transformative potential of technology and empower rural women to become agents of positive change in their communities and beyond.

This new book is a testament to the resilience, strength, and untapped potential of rural women in India. It celebrates their aspirations and provides a roadmap for harnessing the power of emerging technologies to uplift their lives, foster economic empowerment, and contribute to the nation's overall development. This new book will be valuable asset to bridge the digital divide and pave the way for a more equitable and inclusive digital future.

Vishnu D. Rajput, Principal Scientist, currently head, International Laboratory of Nanobiotechnology at the Academy of Biology and Biotechnology, Southern Federal University, Rostov-on-Don, Russia

R.K. Doharey, Professor and Head of the Department of Extension Education at Acharya Narendra Deva University of Agriculture and Technology, Kumarganj, Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh, India

Veenita Kumari, Deputy Director, Centre for Gender in Agriculture, Nutritional Security & Urban Agriculture at National Institute of Agricultural Extension Management (MANAGE) & Principal Coordinator of Post Graduate Diploma in Agricultural Extension Management (PGDAEM)

Aman Verma, Extension Education, Acharya Narendra Deva University of Agriculture and Technology, Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh

Amrit Warshini, Extension Education, Acharya Narendra Deva University of Agriculture and Technology, Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh

1. Current Perspective on Empowering Women in Rural India Pradeep Kumar Yadav, Nalin Kumar Mishra

2. Emerging Technologies and Trends: Shaping The Future of Rural Women Yash Pateriya, Gaurav Kumar, N.R. Meena, Aman Verma and Anurag Dixit

3. From Tradition to Transformation: Women’s Role and Aspiration Laksheeta Chauhan, Ramesh Chand Bunkar and Devendra Singh

4. Transforming Lives: Measuring The Impact of Technology on Rural Women Arunima Dhar

5. Agriculture  and Technology: Empowering Women Farmers for Sustainable Development   Shaik Sameer and Mutha Sravya

6. Beyond Connectivity: Digital Literacy and Skill Development Nikhil Kumar, Amrit Warshini and Aman Verma

7. Mobile Revolution: Digital Literacy and Skill Development Harshit Paliwal and Pankaj Kumar

8. Financial Inclusion: Fintech and Access to Banking Services Amrit Banerjee and Deeptimayee Mohapatra

9. Telehealth and E-Learning: Expanding Access to Healthcare and Education Rohit and Kumari Asha

10. E-Commerce and Entrepreneurship: Bridging Markets and Creating Livelihoods Kumari Asha and Rohit

11. Gendered Innovations: Designing Technology for Women by Women in Agriculture    Md. Mubeena, S. Kavitha, K. Balaji Naik, T. Lakshmi and V. Sailaja

12. Empowering Changemakers: Cultivating Women’s Leadership in Technology Vineeta Chandra and Sameer Mahapatro

13. Beyond Bridging The Divide: Towards A Gender-Just Digital Future Shanila S.

14. Case Studies in Women Empowerment Ramesh Chand Bunkar, Laksheeta Chauhan, Aman Verma and M. Vamshi

15. Role of Women’s in Environmental Sustainability Amrit Warshini, R. K. Doharey, N.R. Meena and Aman Verma

16. Building Sustainable Ecosystems : Fostering Collaboration and Knowledge Sharing    Gaurav Kumar, Yash Pateriya, Arvind Kumar and Gaurav Kumar

17. Data Privacy and Security A Critical Lens on Gender and Technology Ishita Mishra, Gaurav Beri, Disha Agarwal, Amrit Warshini and Aman Verma

18. Challenges and Oppurtunities: Unpacking the Rural Landscape Smita Singh, Aman Verma, Ramesh Chand Bunkar, Shivam Singh, Ritesh Singh and Kapil Verma