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…