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Digital Literacy Outreach Program: Empowering Rural Communities through Technology
About the Event
The Rural development Club organized a field outreach activity on 25.02.2026. The event was conducted from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. across villages around Mohan Babu University. The program aimed to spread awareness about the role of digital literacy in improving daily life, agriculture, and education.
Importance of Digital Literacy
G.S. Bharaty, Assistant Professor in EEE Dept., coordinated the activity. A total of 67 student volunteers actively participated and interacted with villagers during the program. The student volunteers explained the importance of digital literacy using posters. They also demonstrated digital payments, online banking, and access to government schemes through online portals. They introduced agricultural apps for weather updates, crop prices, and fertilizer information. Volunteers also guided school students about online learning platforms and scholarship portals. The session highlighted cyber safety and prevention of digital fraud for rural communities. Farmers showed interest in market price applications, while women groups learned about digital banking and savings. The outreach activity emphasized how digital tools can save time and improve rural livelihoods.
Takeaways and Feedback
Villagers appreciated the practical demonstrations and expressed interest in learning more about digital payments. Farmers valued the information about agricultural apps and market price awareness. Students in villages showed curiosity about online education and scholarship opportunities. Women self-help groups welcomed guidance on digital banking and savings schemes. Feedback suggested the need for follow-up sessions to strengthen digital literacy further. Student volunteers reported improved confidence, communication skills, and leadership qualities. They also gained awareness of social responsibility and the importance of community engagement. The organizers expressed gratitude to the villagers for their enthusiastic participation.
