INDIA was ranked 50th among 127 countries which were evaluated by the World Economic Forum for their 'network readiness'. Last year, it was ranked 44 out of 122 countries. Thus, the country has slipped four places in a constant sample from 2006-07.
The WEF report states that though India scores well for the sophistication of its business environment, the poor state of its information and communications technology (ICT) infrastructure and the extremely low levels of ICT penetration among individuals are severe obstacles to growth.
In terms of availability of qualified labour force and innovation potential, the country scores an impressive fourth place for the availability of scientists and engineers.
However, the level of ICT penetration among individuals is extremely poor and ranks India at 109.
The WEF's Global Information Technology Report 2007-08 ranks countries based on the 'Networked Readiness Index.'
Image: Children attend early morning school assembly in New Delhi. | Photograph: Raveendran/AFP/Getty Images
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