• Dr. Shoja Rani B N
• Liya Joy

Tribe is a unique community in our society which needs a special attention in the process of growth and development. Kerala stands first in terms of human development index, but the tribal development proceeds at a slower pace. Since technology is an important input and indicator of growth and development the ongoing process of globalization and technological development favors the forces of market and excludes the marginalized sections of the society. It accelerates the extend of digital divide among the tribes. The tribal community has very limited wants. Food, shelter and clothing are the only important wants of tribes. The technology linked living system and development is still far away from majority of the tribal communities. Even though both the government and non- government agencies are working for the technological advancement of tribals, a large number of tribal families in Kerala are not yet been benefitted by these agencies. Kerala holds a unique position in the tribal map of India. According to 2011 census tribal population in Kerala is 4.84,8391. There are about 36 tribal communities are existing in Kerala including Kurumbar, Kadar, Koragar, Kattunaykar, Cholanaykar and Paniyar. Among the 36 tribal communities the Paniya community is the most backward community and also the largest community in terms of population. So this study is trying to examine the extend of digital divide the use of technology among the Paniya tribal community of Kannur district.

Tribe, Technological development, Digital divide

"A STUDY ON DIGITAL DIVIDE AND THE USE OF TECHNOLOGY AMONG TRIBES IN KERALA WITH SPECIAL REFERENCE TO PANIYATRIBE OF KANNUR DISTRICT", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.9, Issue 6, page no.d759-d772, June-2022, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2206394.pdf

"A STUDY ON DIGITAL DIVIDE AND THE USE OF TECHNOLOGY AMONG TRIBES IN KERALA WITH SPECIAL REFERENCE TO PANIYATRIBE OF KANNUR DISTRICT", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.9, Issue 6, page no. ppd759-d772, June-2022, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2206394.pdf