The Museum of Digital Society: A Living Archive of Digital Inclusion
This narrative is transforming from that of rural India where 2/3rd of the Indian population lives today; the Digital Empowerment Foundation (DEF) has undertaken the colossal task of tackling the digital divide. Most of the Indian population from the Dalit Bahujan and OBC groups living in over 66,5000 villages of India are not truly connected digitally. In an era, full of technologies and innovations 50% of the population have never logged onto the internet, while another 25% have only limited access.
The mission statement of DEF is to help the deprived section of society by providing skills in the virtual world. Initiatives such as Smartpur Hub Centres are redefining rural prospects into digitally smart village structures. These centres provide access to internet-based resources, healthcare, education, and entrepreneurship opportunities, especially targeting women and youth. By integrating technology into daily lives, DEF has reached over 35 million individuals, fostering a sense of participation and equity in the digital age.
Among them, DEF has employed 50% of women’s rights and made SoochnaPreneurs like this rural woman understand how to become digital leaders. Digital literacy camps, STEAM learning, and business skill enhancement programmes are a few of the programs that are to be promoted to raise self-sufficiency. With many instances of micro-impact, DEF proves that it is possible to build something great for the bottom of the pyramid while using the invention in a way that empowers, not disables.
Here in this newsletter learn how we at DEF are building better digital literacy, widening chas between rural and urban, and enlightening people about the difference between information and enlightenment through the power of education. Together, we embark on the path to an enhanced intelligent and integrated India.
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