Digital Literacy & AI Skills for Rural Youth
Equipping rural youth in the Sundarbans with foundational digital literacy and AI skills for green livelihoods.
Problem
Rural youth in South 24 Parganas have limited access to digital tools, internet and AI literacy, restricting their access to modern livelihoods and green jobs.
Geography
Nandkumarpur, Joykrishnpur, Raidighi, Mathurapur-II, South 24 Parganas, West Bengal
Target group
Rural youth aged 16–28, with focus on first-generation learners and young women.
Timeline
Rolling batches, 12 weeks per cohort.
Partners
Viksit Bharat Kendra
Impact indicators
Number of youth trained; number completing assessments; number accessing livelihoods (to be verified).
Objectives
Build foundational digital literacy; introduce AI tools; connect learners to green job pathways; support micro-enterprise formation.
Activities
12-week foundation course; hands-on computer labs; AI tool workshops; freelancing basics; mentorship; enterprise guidance.
Expected outputs
Trained youth cohorts; functioning digital lab; learner portfolios; enterprise starter groups.
Expected outcomes
Improved employability; access to digital livelihoods; youth-led micro-enterprises; reduced migration pressure.
Funding
Funding requirement
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