Enhancing Healthcare in Assam’s Tea Tribe & Adivasi Community

By Digital Empowerment Foundation

Published on: August 29, 2023

Empowering Assam’s Tea Tribe & Adivasi Community by Bridging Health and Digital Gaps Through the Community Internet Library Initiative.

Originating from colonial times, the Tea Tribe & Adivasi communities of Assam  now contribute 53% to India’s tea production. Yet, they faced challenges in health and digital access. The pandemic worsened this digital divide.

A beacon of hope emerged: the Internet Roshni initiative by the Digital Empowerment Foundation. With 50 centers, it brought digital resources and healthcare to remote tea gardens. In partnership with ERC Eye Hospital Silchar, a free Eye Checkup camp was organized. Guided by SoochnaPreneur Samar Kurmi, it provided vital care, eyeglasses, and even eye surgery opportunities.This event showcases unity, collaboration, and resilience. It’s a chapter in their ongoing journey towards better health and digital inclusion.