Community Information Resource Centres (CIRCs) are community-driven; bottom-up platforms that seek to bridge the digital divide and transform information-dark communities into information-empowered communities. A typical CIRC is enabled with computers, cameras, printers, projectors, scanners, internet, wi-fi and broadband. They are run by enthusiastic, young and passionate community members who understand the meaning of information and how it can empower communities of all class and cadre
through all possible means like digital literacy, ICT skills, employable skills, English, entertainment, health, agriculture, entrepreneurship, RTI, e-governance and so on.
WHAT DO CIRCs DO
OBJECTIVE
PROVIDE
digital access
through digital connectivity
ENABLE
communities with information/ digital information & information services
PROMOTE
diversity, inclusivity, sustainability and to protect environment, heritage and culture besides re
ENSURE
digital inclusion in rural communities by reaching the unreached
TRAIN
community people with knowledge & equip them with digital tools and connectivity resources
MISSION
Building connected public spaces through community participation to reach the unreached and ensure digital inclusion.
VISION
Creating information empowered, equitable communities by providing digital access to information, knowledge and online services.
VALUE
Promoting diversity, inclusivity, sustainability and protecting environment, heritage and culture beside respect natural resources are crosscutting ethos and values of all CIRCs.