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Empowering Rural Changemakers: Lessons from SoochnaPreneurs

The session highlighted the realities of communities in remote, disaster-prone regions where access to information, connectivity, and basic services had long been limited. It showcased how the Digital Empowerment Foundation had established Community Information Resource Centres in ten vulnerable villages in the Dharchula area of Pithoragarh district, Uttarakhand, using a mix of mobile boosters, satellite internet, and wireless links to ensure uninterrupted communication, especially during emergencies. Central to the discussion was the role of SoochnaPreneurs — local information entrepreneurs trained to provide essential digital and government services such as Aadhaar, PAN, health cards, and access to welfare schemes. Personal stories from Assam and Uttarakhand demonstrated how these centres had improved service delivery, strengthened women’s participation, enhanced digital literacy, and created livelihood opportunities. Overall, the session demonstrated that when meaningful connectivity is combined with community leadership, it has the power to transform even the most isolated regions. Digital Empowerment Foundation Website: https://www.defindia.org/ Facebook:   / defindia   Instagram:   / defindia   Twitter: https://twitter.com/DEFindia?s=20 Linkedin:   / verification