Bazm-e-Sukhan at Seven: Culture, Digital Futures, and the Ethics of Continuity

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…

Unlocking Opportunities: Building Digital Pathways for Rural Women Entrepreneurs in Assam

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…

Where Access Meets Agency: Stories of Digital Inclusion

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…