Only 25% Indian adults used internet in 2017: Survey
Despite the government's Digital India initiative, only 25% of the adults in India used internet in 2017, which is among the lowest in the world, a Pew Research Center survey found. It also revealed smartphone ownership in the country increased from 12% in 2013 to 22% in 2017. Social media use increased from 8% in 2013 to 20% in 2017.