Empowering rural women entrepreneurs across Assam and Northeast India with the digital skills, tools, and confidence to grow their businesses in the digital economy — cluster by cluster, district by district.
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Digital Udyamita is an initiative to digitally enable, empower, and advance rural women entrepreneurs — building their capacities for safe, confident, and gainful participation in India's digital economy.
Beyond the core Digital Udyamita curriculum, we have delivered focused programmes addressing specific digital challenges faced by women entrepreneurs and communities across Northeast India.
A 13–18 hour hands-on training programme covering six modules — from digital fundamentals to online marketing, UPI payments, Udyam registration, and taking businesses forward digitally.
A dedicated programme empowering women to recognise and respond to online threats — scams, phishing, identity fraud, and financial deception — so they can engage online with confidence.
Practical training on conducting business safely in the digital space — from verified digital payments to protecting business data, preventing fraud in transactions, and building trusted digital relationships with customers.
Enabling women entrepreneurs to confidently use digital banking, UPI, mobile wallets, and government financial platforms — overcoming the fear of online transactions that affects a majority of rural women.
Helping women entrepreneurs create and manage their own digital presence — from product photography on smartphones to running WhatsApp Business catalogues and social media pages.
Supporting women-owned nano and micro enterprises to register formally, establish a digital business identity, and access the full range of government schemes and financial products available to MSMEs.
A baseline study across 5 districts of Assam revealed the scale of the digital challenge facing rural women entrepreneurs — and the urgency of sustained, community-level action.
The Digital Udyamita core training covers 13–18 hours of hands-on learning across six practical modules — designed for women with beginner to basic digital fluency.
Introduction to the digital world, smartphone basics, internet literacy, and the importance of digital tools for small businesses.
Creating a digital portfolio, Google My Business, social media pages, and a simple website or online product catalogue.
Facebook, Instagram & WhatsApp Business for selling; content creation, product photography, and basic online advertising.
UPI, mobile wallets, QR codes, setting up payment accounts, and basic digital record-keeping for business transactions.
Recognising scams and phishing, creating strong passwords, securing accounts, and safe practices for online transactions.
E-commerce platforms, government schemes & MSMEs, Udyam registration, and digital customer engagement tools.
Across two flagship implementations — with Slice Small Finance Bank in Kamrup, Assam, and NEDFi in Namsai, Arunachal Pradesh — Digital Udyamita has delivered measurable change in women's digital and entrepreneurial capabilities.
Digital Udyamita training sessions across Assam and Arunachal Pradesh · 2025–2026
Women from within the community — trained as peer digital facilitators. Not external trainers, but local champions who stay after every programme ends.
Sakhis are women from within SHG and PLF networks — trusted by peers, fluent in local language and context.
Trained in digital facilitation, financial scheme guidance, UPI adoption, and enterprise mentorship skills.
Each Sakhi operates a community digital hub, serving 200+ women entrepreneurs as a permanent local resource.
Post-training follow-up, loan application support, and scheme facilitation — the sustained "What Next?" bridge.
Udyamita Kendras — equipped with computers, printers, and biometric scanners — are integrated into ArSRLM and PLF infrastructure for long-term continuity beyond project timelines.
Programmes actively converge with KVK, SBI, ArSRLM, NABARD, and District Administration — multiplying reach and impact well beyond project budgets.
Every cohort begins with a need assessment survey. Training content is shaped by real data from the communities we serve — not assumptions.
Participants receive certified Skills Passports recognising their digital competencies — a verifiable credential that travels with them and supports formal credit access.
We are seeking government, CSR, and institutional partnerships to expand Digital Udyamita to more districts — and help more women entrepreneurs thrive in the digital economy.
Empowering Rural Women Entrepreneurs & Transforming Livelihoods to Enterprises
ruraludyamita@gmail.com
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