Saksham Naari, Saksham Bharat
23 July 2025
Digital Saheli: Your Friend In Technology & Growth
Empowering Women With Digital Skills – A Maharani Lakshmibai Foundation Initiative
In A Rapidly digitising world, Technology Is No Longer A Luxury—it's A Lifeline. For Thousands Of Rural Women In India, Digital Saheli Has Emerged As A True Companion On Their Journey To Self-reliance And Progress. Launched In Collaboration With The Maharani Lakshmibai Foundation, This Unique Initiative Is Reshaping The Way Women Connect With The Digital World.
The Idea Behind Digital Saheli Is Simple But Powerful: Train, Support, And Guide Women Through Technology. From Learning How To Use Smartphones And Digital Payment Systems To Accessing Online Health Services, Government Schemes, And Skill Development Portals, Women Are Now Unlocking New Opportunities At Their Fingertips.
Through Village-level Workshops And Mobile Tech Camps, Digital Saheli Has Already Reached Over 15,000 Women Across Bundelkhand And Surrounding Regions. The Maharani Lakshmibai Foundation Ensures These Sessions Are Not Just Instructional, But Interactive—Building Confidence And Community Among Participants.
One Of The Most Remarkable Impacts Has Been Seen In Women Entrepreneurs. With Basic Knowledge Of Apps Like WhatsApp Business, Google Pay, And Instagram, Many Have Started Home-based Ventures, Selling Handmade Products, Organic Goods, And Local Crafts. As A Result, Household Incomes Have Increased, And Gender Roles Are Beginning To Evolve.
“Earlier, I Could Barely Use A Phone. Today, I Manage Online Orders For My Tailoring Business,” Shares Sushma Devi, A Participant From Jhansi.
Digital Saheli Is More Than A Program—It’s A Movement Led By Women, For Women, With Technology As The Bridge. As The Maharani Lakshmibai Foundation Continues To Support And Expand This Effort, One Thing Is Clear: When Women Rise With Digital Power, Entire Communities Grow Stronger.
Because When Technology Meets Purpose, Transformation Begins.