From Digital Wrongs to Rights: The Fallacies of Misinformation/Disinformation and Cyber Fraud in Rural India Introduction India’s digital landscape reveals a stark divide between rural and urban areas, exacerbating vulnerabilities to misinformation and disinformation in underserved communities. While urban India boasts 67% internet penetration, only 31% of rural residents are online, according to the India […]
Misinformation and cyber fraud represent increasingly pervasive threats in rural India, where digital literacy remains limited, and access to secure financial platforms is still in its developmental stages. The intersection of technology and rural socio-economic conditions has led to a growing number of vulnerable populations falling victim to fraud. This case study focuses on Yogita […]
Nonar, a small village in Sakaldhia Block of Chandauli district, Uttar Pradesh, represents the socio-economic realities of much of rural India. The population is predominantly engaged in agricultural activities and daily wage labour. Many households in Nonar, like that of Reshma, are dependent on the income of male family members who work in urban centres […]
Learning to Serve Meaningfully Digital is a 21st Century tool of communication, media, business, governance, activism and social norms. Digital isn’t merely technology—it’s life, a medium, innovation, and marketing. Yet, critical questions arise: who controls and benefits from this digital existence? Whose narratives remain unheard? However, the larger society is constantly being left out or […]
We invite all SoochnaPreneurs to apply for a comprehensive Media Information and Literacy (MIL) course. This capacity-building program is designed to equip SPs with the knowledge and tools to tackle misinformation and disinformation in their local contexts. The course will help participants understand how to combat threats such as financial fraud, religious and cultural misinformation, and […]
Dalit Voice was a political magazine based in Bangalore, India, known for its forthright advocacy on behalf of persecuted nationalities denied human rights. Founded in 1981 by VT Rajshekar, a former journalist with the Indian Express, Dalit Voice became the largest circulated Dalit journal in India. ‘Unveiling Dalit Voice Web Portal’ was a meet of […]
India’s artisan community, numbering over 200 million, surpasses the population of all but six countries worldwide. This vast republic of artisans constitutes a pillar of India’s cultural and economic heritage, enriching traditions through diverse crafts and practices. The handloom industry, with 23.77 lakh looms and employing 3,522,512 workers, predominantly women, underscores its significance as the […]
Lepcha language is a language spoken by the Lepcha people in Sikkim, West Bengal, Nepal, and Bhutan. Despite several spirited attempts to preserve the language, Lepcha has already effectively been lost in most places. Gideon Tasa, a linguist joins us in a conversation about his attempt to revive, popularise, and mainstream the language.
Ataiya Bano, DEF’s SoochnaPreneur from Bharatpur, Rajasthan shares her story of hardships, struggle, resilience and success. Coming from a region known for its backwardness, Ataiya fought against all odds to not only fight for her freedom but also to serve and uplift her community.
