SC asks Centre to address issue of digital divide in registration for Covid vaccinations; says policymakers must show deference to Court

THE Supreme Court Monday flagged the “digital divide” in the registration process for the Covid19 vaccine via the government’s CoWIN portal. “You keep on saying the situation is dynamic but policymakers must have their ears on ground. You keep on saying digital India, digital India but the situation is actually different in rural areas. How will an illiterate labourer, from Jharkhand get registered in Rajasthan? Tell us how you will address this digital divide,” Justice Chandrachud said to Solicitor General(SG) … Continue reading SC asks Centre to address issue of digital divide in registration for Covid vaccinations; says policymakers must show deference to Court