The use of information and communication technology is becoming an integral part of education. Shifting from Black Board to smart classroom has changed the facet of the modern classroom. Information Communication Technologies (ICTs) can substantially support the educational system if a teacher is enough competent to use the tool. It has changed the society into informative society. The main objective of this research article is to describe the role of ICT in present system of education. Using

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... fferent ICTs appropriately can help in expanding access to education and making teaching-learning process connected to real life. Introduction Knowledge based society is a society where creating, sharing and using knowledge are key factors in the prosperity and well-being of its people. Knowledge economy, Knowledge workers, Knowledge management are various facets of knowledge society. The emergence of information technology and access to electronic media, advanced telecommunication system, audiovisual technology and multimedia has led to new possibilities of collection, development, organization and dissemination of information. Digital resources offers one such possibility and poses an advantage over traditional source with respect to access to information. The technological changes are taking place at a very high speed especially in comparatively new and emerging disciplines. The conventional disciplines are also applying the knowledge of emerging disciplines. The fast change in the computer and information technology is affecting the way of life. The use of information and communication technology (ICT) has made a dramatic impact on the contemporary society. Information and communication is considered as a potent agent in shaping the new global economy and producing radical changes in society we live in. The information and communication technology revolution is an important in terms of its spillover and economic impact as many technological revolution of the past two centuries. The new technology has not only led to the introduction of a wide range of new products, but has also resulted in a sharp decline in costs and vastly improved technical performance in many sectors of the economy. Global information networks have made it possible for different process in the production chain to be linked worldwide, resulting in sharp decline in transaction casts. The impact of ICT on learning is currently in relation to use of digital media, primarily computers and internet to facilitate teaching and learning. ICTs are the technologies used in conveying, manipulating and storage of data by electronic means. ICTs provide an array of powerful tools that may help in transforming the present isolated teacher-centered and text-bound classrooms into rich, student-focused, interactive knowledge based environment. It is without any doubt that significant changes over the past