The document analyzes data from a Google Forms survey on digital literacy among Indian youth. Most respondents were aged 10-20 and students. The survey found that nearly all youth use social media like WhatsApp for 2-4 hours daily. While awareness of tools like DigiLocker is growing, only 60% know how to fully use Gmail. Most homes now have multiple smart devices and awareness of new technologies is increasing. Online payments and food/grocery delivery are also rising in popularity. Respondents said they use notes apps and antivirus software but not as regularly as needed. Their digital literacy is improving through exposure to various online platforms and services.

1. ANALYSIS OF DIGITAL
LITERACY THROUGH
GOOGLE FORMS

2. 1. AGE GROUP
• Most Of the people who
filled the form are of age
group 10 to 20.
• These children are in school
or college

3. 2. HIGHEST EDUCATION QUALIFICATION
The form is mainly filled by
students of class 12 or either
students in their 1st or 2nd
year of college.

4. 3. OCCUPATION
• The form has been mainly
filled by students.
• It implies that the data
collected basically covers
the youth.
• The data will depict the
digital literacy of the
youths.

5. 4. WHICH SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS DO YOU USE
• This answer clearly tells the
use of social media among
youths.
• Almost every youth is
engaged in social media.
• Social media have both
positive and negative effect
on them.
• Mostly used social media
platform is whatsapp

6. 5. HOW MANY HOURS DO YOU SPEND ON SOCIAL MEDIA
• Everybody gives his/her 2-4
hours to social media.
• Social media have both
positive and negative effect
on them.
• There is an increase in use
of social media day by day.

7. 6. HAVE YOU EVER USED DIGILOCKER
• It shows that almost two
third of the people are
aware of digilocker
• Most of the student used
digilocker since that is a
platform where your every
document is Uploaded
online

8. 7. DO YOU KNOW HOW TO USE GMAIL
• It shows that only 60%
people know the exact use
of gmail
• This is really a very small
number.

9. 8. HOW MANY DIGITAL DEVICES DO YOU HAVE
• This shows that mostly
people have more than 3
smart devices at their home
• In the present scenario the
use of smart devices has
been increased. The smart
devices have become an
integral part of our life.

10. 9. ARE YOU AWARE OF THE AI LIKE CHATGPT AND GOOGLE
BARD
• People are getting aware of
the upcoming technologies.

11. 10. WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING IS USED FOR PAYMENT
• More than 50% of people
have shifted to online mode
of payments like Paytm.
• Still a little proportion
people do not know how to
use them and prefer offline
mode of payment.

12. 11. HOW FREQUENTLY DO YOU ORDER FOOD AND
GROCERIES ONLINE
• There is an increase in the
consumption of outdoor
food when the online
delivery schemes entered
the market.

13. 12. DO YOU USE THE NOTES APP AVAILABLE IN YOUR PHONE
• People use notes app to
keep a track of their work
and it also helps us in
reminding things.

14. 13. DO YOU USE THE ANTIVIRUS AS PER NEEDED
• People know the
importance and use of
antivirus softwares but they
do not use is as per needed

15. 14. WHICH ONE IS AN OTT PLATFORM
• More than 50% of people
know that Web series is
present in Netflix . This
shows that Netflix is very
popular among them.

16. 15. FOR WHAT PURPOSES DO YOU USE DIGITAL SERVICES
• This shows that people
mostly use digital services
for personal work
• But there is an stagnant
increase in the use of social
media

17. 16. HOW MUCH WOULD YOU RATE YOUR DIGITAL LITERACY
• This analysis shows that
people are getting aware of
digital media and platforms
day by day.

18. CONCLUSION
• Digital Literacy as a Necessity: Digital literacy has evolved into a fundamental skill that is
essential for India's socioeconomic development and individual empowerment.
• Government Initiatives: Programs like Digital India have played a significant role in promoting
digital literacy, with a focus on bridging the digital divide, especially in rural and underserved
areas.
• Remaining Challenges: Challenges such as the persistence of the digital divide in remote regions,
the need for ongoing infrastructure development, and addressing digital security and privacy
concerns still need to be tackled.
• Impact of COVID-19: The pandemic highlighted the critical role of digital literacy in enabling
remote work, online education, and access to essential services.
• Collaborative Efforts: It is essential for the government and the private sector to work together
to provide accessible digital education and ensure that citizens, regardless of age or background,
acquire the skills necessary to thrive in the digital era.
• Unlocking Potential: By fostering digital literacy, India can harness the full potential of its
demographic dividend and drive inclusive growth and innovation in the country.