Digital Empowerment Foundation, DEF

When I first started working on digital projects, I focused on working with entrepreneurial women. I visited their homes to discuss their businesses, and they asked many questions about what they would gain and why I was asking. I explained my work and how they could expand their businesses, including selling products through smartphones. However, they didn’t know how to use smartphones, so I taught them how, which helped them understand.

Through the digital project, there was an initiative involving educating women about menstruation. Initially, women in the village were hesitant to discuss the topic with each other. After holding meetings and educating them that menstruation is a natural process, the women began to open up about the topic.

Digital projects have also provided villagers with information about government schemes and helped them benefit from them. This includes obtaining income certificates, Prime Minister’s security insurance, accident insurance, Sukanya insurance, Jan Dhan Yojana insurance, E-Shram cards, Ayushman cards, and NRLM. These initiatives have given everyone valuable information and benefits.