The  most  pupular  tool that is currently  being used to collect  data  in rural areas  is a mobile phone.  With the increase  in  penetration  of  mobile  phones  in  the rural  areas,  the mobile phone has become a household  tool that  can be used to send and receive messages. 

Also  anumber of mobile applications have been developed   that  enable collection of data on amobile phone.

It can also be use  to capture videos,   pictures,  and  also send  this information  to the users. other  ICTs  that  can  be used are   digital cameras and recorders.

Though  the main limitation  to  the effective use of these tools is the availabilty  of  electricity  in rural areas.