In first of its 2014 consultation series, North East Development Foundation, Open Knowledge Community and Digital Empowerment Foundation together are organising a multi-stakeholder consultation on digital innovations and solutions for citizen services and empowerment. The consultation shall be based on invited applications and innovations, their selections by a panel and final invite for presentation and…
Team Soochna Seva is all set to blaze the trail for Baseline survey in 5 districts of India. The project aims to address the larger issues of poverty
In 2013, Digital Empowerment Foundation in partnership with UNESCO and IHCN launched the ‘e-Heritage Project: Digitally Enhancing India’s Heritage’. This programme was intended to encourage and build capacity of the municipal authorities and local communities in documenting and presenting heritage through a digital media (website). Four demo websites were developed: Pune, Shekawati, Old Delhi and Chanderi and…
In order to raise awareness about online safety, Google India initiated a nationwide campaign, ‘Good to Know’. The campaign focuses at ensuring that Internet users act as responsible digital citizens. As part of campaign, Google India and DEF have initiated a nationwide programme, ‘Digital Literacy, Safety & Security’. It aims at imparting digital literacy in…
Digital Empowerment Foundation is thrilled to launch its brand new mobile application called ‘m-Heritage Shahjahanabad’ in May, 2014.
mBillionth Award is a platform which explores the latent potential of mobile and telecom sector across 8 South Asian countries. It offers a conclusive exchange podium for developers, content creators, telcos & device players, to create a complete ecosystem where mobile can not only be seen as the fourth screen but also as a tool…
Manthan Award recognizes best practices in the area of e-content and creativity. Digital Empowerment Foundation in partnership with World Summit Award, Department of Information Technology, Govt. of India and various other stakeholders like civil society members, media and other similar organizations launched the award in India on 10th October 2004.These establishments engaged in promoting digital…
Wireless Women for Entrepreneurship and Empowerment program boosts women ICT micro social enterprise and entrepreneurs supported by wireless Internet in 4 backward locations across India. The programme contributes towards an enabling Internet environment and Internet for gender inclusion and women empowerment. The programme aims at promoting Internet based social enterprise and entrepreneurship among women as change…
The e-Heritage Project: Digitally Enhancing India’s Heritage A capacity building programme to empower cities to create a digital presence of their heritage. Almost every Indian city is replete with rich culture, traditions, sacred spaces and historical sites that illustrate the country’s unique heritage. Most of these heritage sites in India are not featured online. With…
Detailsयूं तो अकसर छोटे शहरों और गांवों में अंग्रेजी को लोग नजरंदाज कर देते हैं, जिसकी वजह से वह न शुद्ध अंग्रेजी बोल सकते हैं न वो लिख सकते हैं। आधुनिक भारत में अहम मौकों से महरूम होने की ये भी एक अहम वजह है। आज हमारे समाज में विशेष शैक्षिक संस्थानों तक किसी शख्स…
