Theme:“Empowering Rural Girls: Starting a Digital Journey”
Date: 10/02/2025
Venue: Computer Lab,Usha Martin University
Target Audience: Girls of villages from Angara block
In today’s digital age, computer literacy is a crucial skill that opens up various opportunities for education, employment, and communication. With this vision, a computer literacy awareness session titled “Empowering Rural Girls: Starting a Digital Journey” was conducted by Faculty of Computing & Information Technology in collaboration with Unnat Bharat Abhiyan on February 10, 2025, at Usha Martin University for the village girls of Janum, Naraynsoso& Angara. The session aimed to introduce young village girls to the digital world, fostering confidence and curiosity about technology. The primary objectives of the session were to familiarize rural girls with basic computer skills, highlight the importance of digital literacy in education and employment, encourage safe and responsible internet usage, and provide hands-on experience with basic computing tasks. The session witnessed an enthusiastic participation of around 25 young girls from villages of Angara block. Most of them had little or no prior exposure to computers, making this session an eye-opening experience. The session was structured into interactive modules to make learning engaging and practical.
To ensure continuity in learning, each participant was provided with a certificate, and access to an online support group for future queries and learning. The session was met with great enthusiasm, with 80% of the participants expressing confidence in using a computer for the first time. Many participants showed interest in attending advanced digital literacy training, and parents and community elders appreciated the initiative, requesting more frequent sessions. By empowering rural girls with digital skills, we take a significant step toward bridging the digital divide and unlocking opportunities for a brighter future. With continued efforts, these young minds can leverage technology for personal growth, education, and employment.