Bridging Bridges: Parvez Alam’s Smartpur Center Leading Rural Transformation

Parvez Alam plays a pivotal role in operating the Smartpur Center located in the village of Shahavpur, Barabanki, Uttar Pradesh. The center is dedicated to meeting the daily needs and facilitating the benefits of government schemes for an estimated 60,000 to 70,000 rural residents residing within a 6 km radius.

One of the key initiatives of the center is its active promotion of financial literacy and government schemes. This is achieved through organised camps and comprehensive door-to-door awareness campaigns conducted by the center’s team. Despite facing challenges, such as network issues and gender disparity in education, the team is committed to community education. They distribute informative pamphlets and masks as part of their outreach efforts, emphasising the importance of continued engagement and awareness.

In order to enhance financial services for the community, the center collaborates with banks and the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). This collaboration ensures the promotion and implementation of safe digital banking practices, contributing to the financial empowerment of the local residents.

The commitment to community development goes beyond financial literacy, with the center actively contributing to the holistic development of the community it serves, embodying a dedication to improving the lives of rural residents through various impactful initiatives.