SIRUVAKKAM

THIRUVALLUR · MINJUR

280

Citizens Digitally Empowered

351

Services Delivered

How This Centre Works

The centre is managed by trained Center Facilitators (CFs) who engage with villagers through awareness campaigns, digital service delivery, computer training, and guidance on government welfare schemes. Regular community meetings, training sessions, and coordination with Panchayat officials ensure that services reach all beneficiaries effectively.

Facilitated By

S.SANTHOSH

Centre Facilitator, SIRUVAKKAM

Santhosh from Siruvakkam is an unemployed graduate who was searching for a suitable job opportunity. During community outreach, the Nokia SmartPur Project, facilitated by REACHA, identified his potential and offered him the opportunity to manage the SmartPur Centre. Today, Santhosh operates the centre, delivers digital and government services to the community, earns a sustainable income, and has built a stable livelihood while serving the people of his village.

Our Initiatives Transforming Lives

Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) Awareness Programme at Siruvakkam

Jul 1, 2026

A Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) Awareness Programme was conducted at Siruvakkam to educate community members on disaster preparedness, risk reduction, and emergency response measures. The programme covered awareness on cyclones, floods, heavy rains, heat waves, fire safety, and other natural hazards. Participants were trained on early warning systems, evacuation procedures, first aid, and community preparedness. The programme also encouraged community members to access disaster preparedness information and related support services through the SmartPur Centre.

Community Context

548Total House holds

3427Total Population (18 +)

1751, 1676 ,1019Male ,Female, Children (12 to 18 ), Boys ,Girls

704 ,1802, 1040 ,119OC, BC, SC, ST

Who we serve

Students, women, youth, senior citizens, farmers, self-help group (SHG) members, job seekers, entrepreneurs, persons with disabilities, and the general public.

Challenges addressed

Limited digital literacy, lack of awareness of government welfare schemes, financial exclusion, unemployment and skill gaps, limited access to online public services, health awareness needs, and disaster preparedness in the community.

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