Computers have become an integral part of our lives. They are used in almost every area of work. They are used widely due to their accuracy, reliability and high speed. Their increasing utility has made computer education the need of the day. Earlier people were categorized as literate or illiterate. Now, among the literate, there is a sub-category of people called computer-literate. It shows the value of computer knowledge today. After some years, it will be very difficult for the computer-illiterates to survive in the society. So, all of us need a basic knowledge of computer operation.
Rise in usage of computers has given us a new term “Information Technology” or IT, in short. Application of computer systems for various uses is collectively called as IT. A whole new industry called IT industry has come up in last few decades. People who work in IT industry, called as computer professionals, need advanced knowledge of computers. Importance of information technology has been such that besides creating millions of IT jobs, it has become an integral part of every other industry.
Computer knowledge coupled with certain other job skills increases one's chances of getting a job. As most of the modern-day jobs involve the use of computers, computer education is an eligibility condition for almost all such jobs. Higher education involving computer network administration, hardware maintenance or software skills opens doors for brighter job opportunities.
Use of the Information Technology by the government to provide service to its citizens is called as e-governance. It has transformed not only the way public services are delivered but also the relation between government and citizens. In a huge country like ours, it is a major boon. We can apply online for many purposes sitting at home thus escaping the huge queues.
Computer education facilitates the use of computers for communication and entertainment. Through computers we can access the Internet and get...