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World Computer Literacy Day promotes digital literacy, celebrates tech progress and encourages computer education to bridge the global digital divide and build an inclusive society
World Computer Literacy Day underlines the very fact that collective efforts can build a more inclusive digital society.
World Computer Literacy Day 2025: Observed on December 2 annually, World Computer Literacy Day is a global initiative that aims to promote digital literacy and bridge the digital divide. This day also marks celebrations of the advancements made in computer technology and aims to encourage the cause of computer education. This occasion is also considered to be a celebration of computers and all technological aspects.
Countries across the world mark this day every year to create awareness about the impact of using computers and to inspire digital literacy. This occasion also encourages technological skills amongst those who have had limited access to computers.
World Computer Literacy Day also underlines the very fact that collective efforts can build a more inclusive digital society. This day can be celebrated by offering a donation to a charity for a noble cause.
As the World Computer Literacy Day is celebrated today, we take a look at the history, significance and 2025 theme of this occasion.
World Computer Literacy Day: History
World Computer Literacy Day was started in 2001 by NIIT Limited (National Institute of Information Technology), an Indian multinational skills and talent development corporation.
Back then, the company was dedicated to the cause of educating more women and children by offering them computer literacy skills. Since its inception back in 1981, NIIT has spread to more than 30 nations. Rajendra Singh Pawar and Vijay K. Thadani, the founder of NIIT, launched World Computer Literacy Day.
World Computer Literacy Day 2025: Significance
Keeping the massive digital divide that is prevalent in the whole world currently, it is absolutely vital to focus on global computer literacy. From promoting the much-needed digital inclusion to boosting economic growth, the significance of World Computer Literacy Day is manifold. This day is also significant as it focuses on educating people with computer skills and developing a much-needed global connectivity.
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