As digital technologies continue to reshape how we live, work, and connect, it is becoming increasingly clear that the question is no longer just about access but about who controls, benefits from, and is represented within these systems. This edition brings together diverse perspectives that explore the evolving digital landscape, from global debates on platform…
“My name is Neerudu Paramesh, and I am from Buddaram Village, Nalgonda. This journey has taught me that with determination and the right support, any challenge can be overcome.” Paramesh’s story is one of resilience—but more importantly, it is a story of service. After a severe spinal injury in 2020 left him confined to his…
In the lush tea garden communities of Jalpaiguri, where access to essential services has often been limited, a quiet transformation is taking root led by local women stepping into the role of digital changemakers. “Today, we learned about various digital services that we will be providing to community members in our Tea Garden. Services such…
Bazm-e-Sukhan is nurtured under A-CODE (Art & Collective for Digital Empowerment), an initiative led by Centre for Development Policy & Practice (CDPP) in partnership with the Digital Empowerment Foundation (DEF) that foregrounds community knowledge systems, cultural agency, and ethical digital inclusion. The seventh anniversary of Bazm-e-Sukhan, held on January 14, 2026, at Lamakaan, Hyderabad, brought…
In the weaving communities of Assam, skill and tradition run deep—but opportunity often does not. Across districts like Darrang, many rural women entrepreneurs (RWEs) possess exceptional craftsmanship, yet their enterprises remain limited by a lack of digital access, market awareness, and institutional support. For women like Sakuntala Das from Paschim Mangaldoi and Hemaprava Kalita from…
“The biggest change in my life has been being able to enrol my two children in a private school, a dream that once felt out of reach,” shares SoochnaPreneur Ranju Bamniya, her words reflecting both pride and perseverance. For Ranju, this milestone is not just about education—it is the result of a journey filled with…
This month’s stories reflect a powerful truth,digital inclusion in India is no longer just about connectivity; it is about people, purpose, and participation. Across villages and small towns, individuals are stepping into new roles as digital enablers, bringing essential services, information, and opportunities closer to their communities. From facilitating access to citizen entitlements to supporting…
Data centers are central to India’s digital ambitions, but their impacts extend far beyond infrastructure. In Telangana’s peri-urban regions, communities are experiencing these changes through land loss, water stress, and shifting livelihoods.
The current debate around banning social media for children under 16 has been framed as a question of freedom. It is not. It is a question of how societies protect children in environments they do not fully understand or control.
Museum of Digital Society | 5th March 2026
A group of 72 students from DGSEA (Duraisamy Generous Social Education Association), Chengalpattu District, Tamil Nadu, visited the Museum of Digital Society (MoDS) on 5th March 2026 as part of an educational tour. Accompanied by 17 teachers, the visit was jointly facilitated by DEF’s (Digital Empowerment Foundation)- MoDS Team and the teachers of DGSEA themselves. The tour revolved around three interconnected themes – E-waste Recycling – Media Information Literacy, and The Museum Tour – each designed to offer students a meaningful and hands-on learning experience.
