Information and communication technology-go green

Abstract

Information and Communication Technology (ICT) has touched upon every aspect of our life and more so when we are all homebound. But that has certainly not affected our working. We are in a digital era. We cannot fathom a situation where we are not using ICT: ICT has invaded every aspect of our life namely, business, entertainment, Public Service and Education. ICT has changed every facet of our life and has also affected the environment around us both positively and negatively too. There is necessitating willingness to protect our natural world from environmental issues for current and future generations. Green Information and Communication Technology is a pioneering approach of using ICT related to the environment protection and sustainability of ICT in future as well as consists of practices to achieve corporate social responsibility by minimizing carbon footprint, ICT waste and by conserving energy. This paper analyzes the rationale of Green ICT primarily in education and suggests critical factors for Green ICT implementation. This paper presents the facts, benefits and educating the students about the mission for Green India