Chhattisgarh, India: Indus Towers, one of India’s leading telecom infrastructure providers, proudly highlighted the digital transformation journey of marginalized community through its Digital Transformation Van (DTV) initiative in Chhattisgarh. With more than 50% participation from girls beneficiaries, this program has advanced digital literacy in the region, with an emphasis on providing digital knowledge to the people from Jajawal, Anjani and Gorgi villages of Surajpur. The DTV was visited by Shri Vishnu Deo Sai, Hon’ble Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh, along with Shri Rohit Vyas, IAS, Collector, Surajpur (CG).
Part of the company’s CSR program ‘Saksham’, the DTV is a 21-seater, solar powered vehicle with internet, latest computers, printers, software and e-learning tools and has live-monitoring features to provide doorstep digital education with certification in basic IT education, cyber security, Internet of Things, and financial literacy. The same van is also used for tailored community awareness sessions and mass literacy. The program is implemented by NIIT Foundation.
Applauding the initiative, Shri Vishnu Deo Sai, Hon’ble Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh, said, “Aligning with the vision of Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi Ji, Indus Towers’ Digital Transformation vehicle is taking forward the agenda of providing essential digital skills and enhancing access to digital services. This program not only bridges the digital divide but also paves the way for a more inclusive and progressive Chhattisgarh. We are committed to support such initiatives that contribute to the digital development of our state. It is commendable to see participation from the people of the district.”
A tour inside the DTV was organized for the Hon’ble Minister and Collector, where they engaged with the beneficiaries, listening to their experiences and witnessing firsthand the digital transformative impact of the initiative.
In total, the program has empowered almost 4,000 beneficiaries across the three villages, equipping them with essential digital skills and awareness. In the coming days, the DTV will visit 12 villages across Chhattisgarh.
Shri Rohit Vyas, IAS , Collector Surajpur (CG) said, “Since the launch of the Digital Transformation Van initiative in June this year, we have witnessed high impact progress in digital literacy across the region. The initiative has been particularly impactful in empowering girls, who now make up the majority of the trained participants. This achievement is a testament to the program’s success and its vital role in fostering digital inclusion and economic growth in our community. I congratulate Indus Towers and their implementation partner NIIT Foundation on this accomplishment.”
Speaking about the success of DTV program, Ashish Mitra, Circle CEO, MPCG, Indus Towers said, “In Surajpur, we are extremely happy to see the participation of people in Chattisgarh with enthusiasm and cooperation, as they engaged with our DTV initiative. Offering courses in basic IT, cybersecurity, and financial literacy has been incredibly rewarding, and we are inspired by the eagerness of these students to learn and grow. Their passion fuels our commitment to expand this initiative across the country, ensuring that more individuals have access to the digital skills necessary for success in this digital era. This initiative is our commitment to empower communities and bridging the digital divide for a more inclusive future.”
Launched in 2018, Indus Tower’s DTV has so far travelled to various communities/villages in and around Delhi, Dehradun (Uttarakhand), Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) and Surajpur (Chhattisgarh). The program will impart digital literacy to community members from diverse backgrounds above the age of 12. This includes schoolchildren, women, self-help groups, homemakers, entry-level employees working in firms, farmers, and adults.
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