World Computer Literacy Day

World Computer Literacy Day was launched by Indian computer company NIIT to mark its 20th anniversary in 2001, in response to research which suggested that the majority of computer users around the world were men. It occurs annually on 2 December, and is intended to encourage the development of technological skills, particularly among children and women in India. In its own words, it aims to 'create awareness and drive digital literacy in underserved communities worldwide'. It was originally founded by the NIIT The day is also directed at improving the teaching of Information Technology, and more generally, the 'celebration of computers'.

History

The first observance of World Computer Literacy Day was held in the year 2001. The event is being organised by NIIT, the Indian computer company. The celebration of the Day falls on this date as it marks the 20th anniversary of NIIT. It is a celebration Day that aims to increase awareness of about the access of computers and its related technology efficiently. It is vital for any people of any age to know all the basic knowledge and information about these techniques. Computer literacy is the understanding of computer programming and how the computers work. It is considered to be the essential skill to be possessed. The Day curbs the digital divide that is present in the world today.

Fun facts about World Computer Literacy Day!

• World Computer literacy Day is celebrated on 2nd Dec
• Nobody was computer literate before World War II. Programmable computers first appeared in the late 1930s.
• Charles Babbage made the World’s first Computer
• Digital literacy promotes entrepreneurship.
• Internet users made up 55% of the world population as of June 2018.
• Asia carries 55% of the world’s population, but only 49% use the internet. For comparison, North America has 4.8% of the global population, and 95% use the internet.