The Resurging Value of Civil Society for Indian Crafts
Pragati Kumari’s anecdote takes us into the journey of being confined to a limited physical space to being introduced to the world of the internet through which any part, field or information can be accessed.
The foundation of DEF was laid on the primary objective to provide ‘access’ through digital means. Starting from the Community Information Resource Centre (CIRC) model, which has evolved over the years, DEF has successfully set up centres in rural communities for sustainable growth. The locally managed centres have bridged the perspectives from a beneficiary point of view as well as the management’s view.
Smartpur centres have witnessed many success stories of women entrepreneurs who have found a new purpose in their lives to serve their communities along with earning a decent income. CIRCs have successfully launched, hosted and collaborated with various new initiatives as it has managed to earn trust and attention of the locals. Digital Excellence Centres have morphed into alternative schooling systems where students and elders eagerly visit to learn and experiment digital and soft skills, integrating them with their life skills. This edition of the newsletter brings stories from these centres and gives a glimpse of the personal and professional dynamics.
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