ABSTRACT

21 ^st century is the century of Hi-Tech. Recently Hi-Tech is comprises with IT, ICT, BT and Nano-Technology. Today ICT (Information Communication Technology) is a unique technology which is used universally in all span of life. ICT plays a predominant role in the creation and development of knowledge. The ICT revolution has changed the learning process of childhood up to the real world.
E-learning is a combination of learning services and technology to provide high values. Internet plays a vital role in e-learning. E- learning is attaining significance in the world of internet. Due to the advantages of in internet, e-learning reached at any time and any where.
To meet the demands of our global economy, there must be corresponding adoptions of e-learning in child education to develop 21^st century skills. Computers are reshaping children’s lives, at home and at school in profound and unexpected ways.
In this paper, we have discussed problems, considerations, issues and approaches to e-learning in India with giving stress on important features of e-learning and benefit of e-learning for rural child development. The paper also highlights e-learning's applicability and acceptance in developing country like India. Digital learning in India is limited one but implementation and planning for e-learning and development of ICT is important.
E-learning technologies have great potential to spread learning. However, the benefits of these technologies have to reach the rural masses of India; otherwise it will be one of the causes of the Digital Divide.