Transforming Lives of the rural communities through the power of the internet, especially in disaster-prone villages across India

OBJECTIVE OF THE PROJECT 

The goal of the project is to train and guide village level entrepreneurs (VLEs) and village level technicians (VLTs) to deploy Internet connections and maintain/repair the Internet connectivity, especially during disaster situations in rural disaster-prone villages in Karnataka and Kerala. The VLEs and VLTs are specifically oriented toward natural and climate-related disasters and to re-establish Internet connectivity for communities affected by disaster. 

The trained VLEs and VLTs are further training junior technicians to strengthen the Internet and improve economic opportunities in the villages. Once a village is connected to the Internet, the project promotes Internet usage among children, youth, and other community members by promoting the use of digital classrooms. 

WHY IS THIS PROJECT IMPORTANT? 

This project enhances the lives of rural communities through the power of the Internet. During disasters, access to the Internet enables community members to connect to first responders, get in touch with friends and family, and mitigate the impact of health-related emergencies.  Additionally, digital classrooms support children, teachers, and schools in promoting quality education, digital inclusion, and also help spread disaster awareness and the use of the Internet during emergencies.