Porvorim, March 2026: In an effort to strengthen digital literacy among women, eighteen participants from Socorro attended a digital empowerment training programme organised at the Ambewada Temple Hall in Socorro, Porvorim.
The programme was conducted under the Mahila Digital Sashaktikaran Yojana, an initiative of the Department of Information Technology, Electronics & Communications, Government of Goa. The scheme is being implemented by Info Tech Corporation of Goa Limited with the objective of enhancing digital literacy and empowering women at the community level.
Practical Digital Skills Training
The training session was conducted by Smt. Subhi Sudesh Satardekar, a CSC–Village Level Entrepreneur from Socorro, Porvorim.
Participants received hands-on guidance on several practical digital skills including:
- Basic smartphone usage
- Online shopping through e-commerce platforms
- Paying utility bills online
- Using social media applications
- Video calling and creating groups on messaging platforms
- Navigating Goa Online services and other digital tools
The programme focused on enabling women to confidently use digital technologies for everyday needs such as communication, accessing services and making online payments.
Focus on Cyber Safety
With cyber fraud cases on the rise, an important part of the training was dedicated to digital safety and awareness.
Participants were educated on safe online practices such as protecting one-time passwords (OTPs), identifying suspicious online activity and avoiding financial transactions with unknown individuals.
Bringing Digital Learning to Communities
Under the Mahila Digital Sashaktikaran Yojana, women receive hands-on training on digital devices, online platforms and access to e-governance services.
The programme is delivered through Information Technology Knowledge Centres, Common Service Centres (CSCs), and Village Level Entrepreneurs, making digital learning easily accessible within local communities through panchayat halls and community spaces.
Empowering Women Through Technology
The session concluded with enthusiastic participation from the women, many of whom expressed increased confidence in using digital tools for daily activities such as communication, digital payments and accessing online services.
More training batches are planned in the coming days, and women from the community are encouraged to participate and benefit from the initiative.
March is also seen as an opportunity to celebrate and empower women through meaningful initiatives. Under the leadership of Rohan Khaunte, the Department of Information Technology, Electronics & Communications continues to work towards bridging the digital divide and promoting inclusive access to technology across Goa.
Through programmes like the Mahila Digital Sashaktikaran Yojana, the state aims to ensure that women gain the digital confidence required to access government services, participate in the digital economy and support their families through technology-enabled opportunities.
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