Digital Empowerment Foundation, DEF

Mrs. Sharda Sandeep Pawar, a resident of Paithan, Maharashtra, has been engaged in Paithani weaving with her family for the past eight years. By sourcing raw materials directly from Bengaluru, she has been able to maintain the quality of her products while reducing production costs. However, the absence of a physical retail store limited her ability to reach ...

“My name is Meenakshi Singh, and I am a Class 12 student. I joined the Digi-LAMP programme in 2023 to improve my digital skills. Before joining, I had only basic knowledge of using digital devices. Through the programme, I learned how to use computers, browse the internet, send emails, and work with digital tools like Microsoft Word and Google Docs.<...

With support from the ISOC Foundation, Digital Empowerment Foundation has strengthened internet connectivity at Community Internet Library Centres across remote tea garden communities in West Bengal and Assam by installing devices that improve weak GSM signals.
Better connectivity means greater access to learning, digital services, education, and opport...

The July newsletter brings together stories of how SoochnaPreneur Centres are helping people access essential digital and government services while creating new livelihood opportunities. It also looks at how young people are building digital skills and how artisans are using technology to promote their products and reach new customers. From Allam Trimod and E...

Published on June 20, 2026