December 2 is observed as International Computer Literacy Day.
The aim is to highlight the importance of computer literacy, which is essential for the present times.
The day promotes technological skills, especially in children and women, and aims to inspire them to learn more and make their work easier through the use of computers.
World Computer Literacy Day was launched in 2001 by an Indian company called N.I.I.T. to celebrate its 22nd anniversary. Founded in 1981 by Rajendra Singh Pawar and Vijay K. Thadani.
The history of the computer can be traced back to the early 1820s when Charles Babbage designed the ‘Difference Engine,’ a mechanical computer capable of performing simple calculations.