Executive Summary- This report delves into the critical nexus between Aadhaar information and government schemes, emphasizing its indispensable role in securing entitlements for citizens. The government mandates Aadhaar updation and enrollment as a crucial verification step for citizens seeking linkages to various schemes. However, a significant challenge persists, with more than half of the tea…
Written by Community Member Shandal Kumar Edited by Digital Empowerment Foundation Published on: March 29, 2023 Shandal Kumar, a community member from Deoria, Bihar expresses his experience at the Soochna Adhikar Kendra where he was able to access various digital services. I am employed as a Junior Technician Trainee at Power Grid Corporation of India…
By Digital Empowerment Foundation Published on: March 29, 2023 Rural Women Entrepreneurs taking charge of their finances and becoming financially independent. The Rural Women Entrepreneurs (RWE’s) identified in various districts of Assam are facing access related issues in the field of finance. Financial inclusion being an important component towards building a strong business ecosystem to…
Written by Kajal, a class 10 student of DEF’s Pirthipur Centre Published on: March 29, 2023 “This is the spot that gets a signal. Apart from this the entire village and in fact the entire island is unconnected” said Mukesh (name changed). My journey into the world of digital literacy began last year. Before joining…
By Swati Tiwari, Digital Empowerment Foundation Published on: March 29, 2023 “This is the spot that gets a signal. Apart from this the entire village and in fact the entire island is unconnected” said Mukesh (name changed). In a world propelled forward by technological advancements, there still exist numerous villages where basic amenities are scarce,…
The education sector in India has been highly competitive and exam oriented with little focus on fostering creativity. There are very few institutions that provide high quality, experiential and practical education and so it remains a luxury that only the elite can afford. The Digital Empowerment has been working to bridge this divide with its…
Digital Empowerment Foundation (DEF) and the Council for Social and Digital Development (CSDD), organised a two-day Technical Workshop & Consultation on ‘Tackling Harms of Digital Tech on Environment and Climate’. Held in Muffakham Jah College of Engineering and Technology, Hyderabad, Telangana, India, this workshop aimed to address the escalating environmental concerns arising from India’s rapid…
Community Network Xchange (CNX) entered its seventh year in 2023. Community Network Xchange Asia Pacific was first organized in 2017, with a focus on bringing together community network practitioners and enthusiasts of community-driven Internet connectivity to exchange ideas and serve as catalysts for the grassroots connectivity movement. This year’s CNX was a collaborative effort by…
By Digital Empowerment Foundation Published on: February 6, 2024 “Digital ecosystem has a huge potential to accommodate healthcare facilities which can enable access to basic medical attention in remote places where enough in-person consultations are hard to find. Especially in India, this can prove to be a boon as a vast majority of the rural…
By Digital Empowerment Foundation Published on: February 6, 2024 “Nisar’s journey from gender discrimination unfolds as she defies societal norms, secretly pursues education, and discovers empowerment through transformative mental health and gender sessions, ultimately breaking free from oppressive chains to rewrite her narrative of success.” Nisar’s journey in Okhla Vihar, Delhi is a testament to…