DEF, in partnership with Axis Bank, aims to digitise far off villages in India, to equip the local communities with digital and financial literacy. In Andhra Pradesh, community meetings and awareness programs have begun, with the local team members of the project. In Satyawada, a meeting was organised with the youth of the community to…
Community meetings facilitate open discussions to disseminate information, deliberate on issues that plague the communities and also find possible solutions, to overcome these challenges. CIRC Halduchaur, organised one such meeting, during which the CIRC Team disseminated information on the importance of digital literacy, and how they can access it at the centre. They were also…
The CIRC at Saidanpur, under the Baank-e-loom project, is a pioneer in spreading digital literacy. They reach out to women and young girls in neighbouring areas, who still have to seek permission to step outside their homes, and teach them computers. This has not only played a key role in skilling women, but has also…
CIRCs across the country celebrated the spirit of women on International Women’s Day. Various centres, including Bhavargarh, Baran, Sonapur, Ranchi held meetings with women from the communities, where they discussed the various issues faced by women in their areas. At CIRC Halduchaur, a special programme, where students and community members also put up food stalls.…
