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Citizens Digitally Empowered

How This Centre Works

A Smartpur Centre works as a community-owned digital services centre— a single place where community can access digital services, information, and skills under one roof. The working model is as follows:
1. Through the Government Panchayat Bhawan The centre established in Government GPs , strengthening the ownership of community. The centre is equipped with - IT equipment, furniture for workstation, health kit named as clinic in bag. The all Centres work under the six pillars network. 2. Local Entrepreneur / Centre Facilitator Model Each centre is run by a trained local person (Centre Facilitator/entrepreneur). This creates both employment and ownership — the centre becomes the community's own resource, not just a "project office." 3. Six-Pillar Service Delivery Education – smart classes, computer courses, career guidance Health – telemedicine consultations, basic diagnostics (health kit), awareness sessions Livelihood – skill training, market/e-commerce linkages Financial Inclusion – banking, UPI, insurance, pension enrolment Governance – e-District services, certificates, scheme applications DRR- Strengthened the community to preparedness for any types of disasters. 4. Fee-for-Service Sustainability Small nominal fee of services allows the centre to cover its own costs — which is why revenue tracking is maintained in your beneficiary registers. The goal is for the centre to remain self-sustaining even after donor funding ends. 5. Community Ownership (CMC) A Centre Management Committee — comprising local members and Panchayat representatives — stays involved in the centre's monitoring and decision-making, which is also your current priority.
Rohan Gupta
Facilitated By

Rohan Gupta

Reporting and documentation, Community service provider, Community mobiliser, Bridge between Community and Services, Supporting the " Reach the Last Mile"

My name is Rohan Gupta, and I am from Media, Barabanki District, Uttar Pradesh. I believe that information can change lives when it reaches the right person at the right time. As a Centre Facilitator with REACHA’s Smartpur Project, I got the opportunity to help community members access information about digital services, government schemes, banking, education, and livelihood opportunities. This experience taught me that many people have opportunities available to them but may not know how to access them. Being able to guide them has given me a strong sense of responsibility. I want to continue developing my skills and build a successful career. My dream is to become independent, support my family, and contribute positively to my community.

Our Initiatives Transforming Lives

An awareness camp on provide Information to community member on banking services
An awareness camp on provide Information to community member on banking services
Jun 3, 2026
An awareness camp was organised to provide community members with information about banking services and promote financial inclusion. The session focused on creating awareness about savings accounts, banking facilities, digital banking, UPI and other digital payment methods, ATM services, and the importance of accessing formal financial services. The activity aimed to enhance financial literacy, encourage safe and informed use of banking services, and empower community members to make better financial decisions.

Community Context

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Who we serve

25 Students Enrolled for Digital Literacy Classes 20 Beneficiaries 35 Community members work sensitized and made aware of Various of Government Scheme

Challenges addressed

Some community members were not fully aware of the purpose and services of the Smartpur Centre. Participation varied according to the availability of different community groups. Some respondents required additional clarification before sharing information. Maintaining regular communication with all sections of the community was challenging.

Insights

Key Learnings

  1. 01Continuous awareness and community interaction are essential for increasing participation. Clear explanations help remove hesitation and improve cooperation. Different groups require different mobilisation approaches. Strong communication between the CF
  2. 02CM
  3. 03and community members supports effective project implementation.
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