One week workshop on DIGITAL LEARNING TO EMPOWER RURAL WOMEN & GIRLS
One week workshop on DIGITAL LEARNING TO EMPOWER RURAL WOMEN & GIRLS
IEEE YMCA SB organised a workshop on 'Digitalisation and Basics of Computer' in collaboration with IEEE JUIT(Solan) SB under IEEE R-10 and WIE-AG IEEE Delhi section. The event was inaugurated by hon'ble VC sir Prof. S.K. Tomar along with Prof. Munish Vashishath DSW head as the chief guest, Prof. Sonia Bansal DDSW under the guidance of Dr Rashmi Agarwal, Coordinator IEEE YMCA SB and project coordinator of ‘Digitalisation and Basics of Computer'. IEEE R-10 is a series of events aimed at enabling rural women in accessing digital resources and means further helping them in realising their potential. IEEE R-10 not only enables rural women in digitization but also helps them to empower themselves economically. This workshop aimed at educating rural and unprivileged women about basics of computer such as web-surfing and emails and other necessities such as 'How to apply for Aadhar Card, Voter ID card, Parivar Pehchan Patra, paying electricity bill and booking LPG cylinder online, Microsoft Office. This workshop also aimed at enriching people's daily lives by enlightening them on how to use UPI to conduct payments and receive money. The event was conducted in the Multimedia Centre of the university and Senior Secondary High school at Sehrawak resulting in theoretical as well as practically enriched learning. A quiz session was also held in which the winners were awarded with several prizes such as bags, notepads and refreshments were also distributed. The event effectively addressed the need for digital literacy in underserved communities by providing them with foundational knowledge and hands-on experience, the event enabled participants to embrace technology and integrate it into their daily lives. This initiative contributed to bridging the digital divide and promoting inclusivity in the digital age.
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- Start time: 28 Aug 2023 03:00 PM
- End time: 05 Sep 2023 05:30 PM
- All times are (UTC+05:30) Chennai
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Computer Centre workshop
28 August 2023 - Basics of Computer
29 August 2023 - Web surfing and digital forms
30 August 2023 - Microsoft Office
Village School Workshop
4 September 2023 - Basics of Computer and online Application filing
5 September 2023 - Benefits of IT and computer for rural women and girls