Digital India Corporation G20

ICT based Integrated Development Program

Implemented for digital empowerment of women from minority community of Lallapura Craft Cluster in Varanasi

Project Description

The project is being implemented for digital empowerment of women from minority community of Lallapura Craft Cluster in Varanasi. The objectives of the project are as follow: A. Training on digital design making & library creation through Chic™ (Computer Aided Design tool for embroidery) B. Knowledge enhancement & entrepreneurship development programs for women artisans C. Linkages with eCommerce Portals & promotion of products through Social Media D. Healthcare awareness

User Community

Minority community Women Artisans

Other Details

The project is funded by Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), Government of India under its ‘IT for Massess’ scheme
The implementing partner of the project in the field is Sai Institute of Rural Development (SIRD) (local NGO partner) an initiative of Yuva Gramya Vikas Samiti (YGVS) registered under Societies Registration Act 21, 1860 and FCRA 1976 with a view to take care of interests and overall development of rural populace in India

Implemented