DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION AND SUSTAINABLE LEARNING ECOSYSTEMS
Keywords:
Digital Transformation, Sustainable Learning, EdTech, ICT, National Education Policy 2020, Knowledge Economy.,,Abstract
In the contemporary "e-century," the fusion of Internet Technologies and Information
and Communications Technology (ICT) has transitioned from being a supportive tool to
becoming the core of economic and social progress. As India marches toward a $5$ Trillion
economy, the role of digitalization in building "Sustainable Learning Ecosystems" is
paramount. This paper investigates how digital transformation (DT) fosters resilience,
inclusivity, and scalability in education. By reducing the marginal cost of knowledge
dissemination and bypassing physical infrastructure constraints, DT allows for a "Learner
centric" model. This study analyses the growth of the Indian EdTech market, the impact of
government initiatives like NEP 2020 and Digital India, and the shift toward sustainable,
lifelong learning models. The research concludes that a digitalized learning ecosystem is not
merely a pedagogical shift but a fundamental economic driver for India's future.
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