Sitaharan-A
Budgam · Khag
How This Centre Works
Smartpur Centre —Sitharan A operates through a coordinated community-based approach to deliver digital, educational, and livelihood services across Sitharan. The District Coordinator leads community mobilization, assesses local needs, and liaises with government departments, banks to plan and roll out activities. The Centre Facilitator oversees daily centre operations and provides citizen-centric services such as e-governance assistance and financial inclusion support including beneficiaries identification. The Computer Application Instructor (CAI) delivers computer education and digital literacy training, equipping students and community members with essential digital skills and supports in additional programmes. Guided by local needs, the Centre regularly organizes livelihood training, awareness camps, financial literacy sessions, and facilitation for online government services. Through ongoing community engagement and stakeholder collaboration, Smartpur Centre —Sitharan A ensures vital services and development opportunities reach women, youth, farmers, and other vulnerable groups effectively.
“Aijaz Ahmed Bhat hails from Sitharan, a remote village in the mountainous region of Budgam district. Like many young people in this far-flung area, Aijaz faced limited opportunities after completing his education. Despite being skilled, he remained unemployed for some time due to the lack of local job options and restricted exposure to digital and livelihood opportunities. His skills in basic computer applications and his keen interest in community work often went unnoticed in a region where youth migration for employment had become common. When the Smartpur project was introduced in Sitharan, it opened a new chapter for Aijaz. His knowledge of the community, combined with his technical capabilities, led him to be selected as the Centre Facilitator. This role provided a platform where he could apply his skills meaningfully—bringing digital learning, e-governance services, and livelihood support to residents of his own village. Ajaz Ahmed Bhat has been serving as a dedicated facilitator at our center for the past two years, where he received a valuable opportunity to serve the people of his village and surrounding areas. A highly skilled and multitasking individual, Ajaz has emerged as a true change-maker by using his talents for the welfare of the community. For him, this role is not just a job but an entrepreneurship model that empowers him to grow while uplifting others. With strong computer skills, he ensures that digital services and computer-related work reach even the most remote citizens. He plays a crucial role in spreading awareness and facilitating access to various government welfare schemes, ensuring that deserving beneficiaries receive their rightful support. Through his dedication, skills, and tireless service, Ajaz Ahmed Bhat continues to strengthen grassroots development and inspire others to serve society with commitment and purpose.”
Our Initiatives Transforming Lives
Community Context
Who we serve
Farmers, Students, Senior Citizens, Labours, Women, Elderly, Persons with disabilities and other community members.
Challenges addressed
The Smartpur Centre —Sitharan A has addressed local challenges such as seasonal income fluctuations,Challenging geography, limited local training access, and geographic constraints by adopting regular community outreach, need-based planning, and doorstep service delivery. Continuous engagement with residents, targeted mobilization, and close coordination with district departments have ensured that essential services, awareness programmes, and livelihood opportunities reach beneficiaries