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World Computer Literacy Day celebrated on 2 December to bridge digital divide.

Important Days | Dated: 02 Dec 2025

World Computer Literacy Day is celebrated annually on 2 December to promote digital literacy and encourage the use of computers, especially among women and children. It was first launched by the Indian computer company NIIT in 2001 to mark its 20th anniversary. The day focuses on bridging the digital divide that exists in society.

🎯 Key Highlights:

  • The 2025 theme revolves around "AI for All: enhancing digital skills for a smarter future", highlighting the growing importance of Artificial Intelligence in daily life.
  • In India, initiatives like the Pradhan Mantri Gramin Digital Saksharta Abhiyan (PMGDISHA) align with the objectives of this day to make rural households digitally literate.
  • Digital literacy is considered the fourth pillar of basic education, alongside reading, writing, and arithmetic, in the modern world.

💡 Other Important Facts:

  • Date: 2 December.
  • Started by: NIIT (in 2001).
  • Goal: Bridge the digital divide.

📚 Test Your Knowledge:

World Computer Literacy Day was originally launched by which Indian company?

Correct Answer: NIIT

🚀 Quick Recap:

About NIIT

  • Founded – 1981
  • Founders – Rajendra S. Pawar, Vijay K. Thadani