Literacy, for instance, has an impact on on-line education programmes. In rural areas, local communities primarily consisting of farmers in villages and small townships play a vital role in development of on-line education. Special tailor-made programmes are offered to suit needs and demands of local communities. The knowledge base is so widened that information gathering is just happening with a click of a mouse.

The on-line explosion has following unique features: 1.Most of online programmes provide necessary tools and resources on-line and therefore, cost per programme is minimized.

2.You can do a course in six months, 12 months or duration of your own choice. Courses are adapted to suit your own choice.

3.All these can be done from your office or at home or anywhere around world. People who often travel will find it extremely convenient because it is just done from your own comfort zone.

4.Knowledge sharing is another vital feature in this information age. The disseminated information passes through various gateways keeping you updated at each stage about happenings around community.