Empowering Communities Through Digital Literacy
By Shree Azad Singh Memorial Foundation
To bridge the digital divide by providing basic to intermediate digital literacy training to rural and underserved communities, enabling them to use technology for education, employment, entrepreneurship, and day to day life.
Rural youth (ages 14 to 30)
Women and homemakers
Farmers and small business owners
Senior citizens and first-time tech users
School teachers and community leaders
To provide basic computer and internet training to at least 1,000 individuals in the first phase.
To enable digital access to government services, banking, and online learning.
To promote safe and responsible digital behavior, especially among women and youth.
To support entrepreneurship and digital marketing for small business owners.
Module | Topics Covered |
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1️⃣ Digital Basics | Introduction to computers, smartphones, digital devices, typing skills |
2️⃣ Internet Essentials | Browsing, email, video calls, online safety |
3️⃣ Online Services | Accessing government portals, eGovernance, DigiLocker, Aadhaar, PAN |
4️⃣ Digital Payments | UPI, mobile wallets, online banking, financial literacy |
5️⃣ Social Media Awareness | Using WhatsApp, YouTube, Facebook safely and effectively |
6️⃣ Digital for Livelihood | Digital marketing basics, job portals, creating resumes, freelancing tips |
Basic Course: 10 days (2 hours/day)
Advanced Course: 20 days (4 hours/day)
Training Centers: Set up at schools, panchayat bhawans, or rented community spaces
Trainers: Certified digital literacy instructors or volunteers trained by the foundation
Tools Needed: Laptops, projectors, internet connection, printed manuals
Languages: Hindi, English, and local dialects for better understanding
All participants will receive a Digital Literacy Certificate from Shree Azad Singh Memorial Foundation after successful completion.
Attendance and skill tests
Pre- and post-training assessments
Digital usage tracking post training (e.g., use of UPI, e services, job applications)
Item | Cost (INR) |
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Equipment (laptops, routers) | ₹2,00,000 |
Training Materials & Stationery | ₹50,000 |
Trainer Honorariums | ₹1,50,000 |
Center Setup & Rentals | ₹1,00,000 |
Travel & Outreach | ₹50,000 |
Monitoring & Evaluation | ₹50,000 |
Total | ₹6,00,000 (scalable based on location) |
Train local youth as digital trainers
Partner with schools or NGOs to keep centers active year-round
Integrate program with Digital India and CSR backed skill development schemes