Madivala

Kolar · Malur

130

Citizens Digitally Empowered

How This Centre Works

A Smartpur Centre works as a one-stop community service and development hub in rural areas. It connects people with government welfare schemes, digital services, financial inclusion programs, and livelihood opportunities. The centre conducts awareness programs, digital literacy and skill development trainings, supports youth in accessing employment opportunities, and empowers women through entrepreneurship and self-employment initiatives. It also assists farmers and community members in availing banking services, insurance schemes, and social protection benefits. By bringing essential services closer to the community, the Smartpur Centre helps improve livelihoods, promote inclusive development, and create sustainable opportunities for rural households.

Facilitated By

Prajwal

Centre Facilitator

Educational Background: Completed a Bachelor’s Degree in Education. Socio‑Economic Context: Comes from a family with limited financial support. Despite actively searching for employment opportunities, suitable jobs were not available in the nearby area. Family Responsibility: As one of the primary earning members (son) of the family, he carries the responsibility of supporting household needs. Physical Circumstances: Being physically disabled, conventional employment and business opportunities posed additional challenges. Entrepreneurial Aspiration: Expressed interest in starting a business; however, lack of financial backing from the family side restricted this path. Smartpur Engagement: Selected as a Center Facilitator (CF) to serve at the Smartpur Centre, ensuring livelihood stability and community service. Impact : Currently leading his family with confidence and satisfaction, while providing valuable services to village residents through the Smartpur initiative.

Our Initiatives Transforming Lives

Financial Inclusion

Jun 23, 2026

Benefits of formal banking access – savings security, interest earnings, and access to credit. Zero‑balance accounts (Jan Dhan Yojana) – enabling marginalized households to open accounts without minimum deposit requirements. High‑interest Fixed Deposits (FDs) – encouraging savings with secure returns and explaining how FD schemes can help families build financial stability. Low‑interest Loan Schemes – awareness on agricultural loans, SHG loans, and government‑supported credit facilities to reduce financial burden and promote entrepreneurship. Government welfare linkages – direct benefit transfers (DBT) and subsidy access through bank accounts. Financial literacy – responsible usage of accounts, ATM, UPI, and mobile banking.

Financial Inclusion - E Filing

Jun 24, 2026

✅ New bank accounts opened during the camp, expanding financial access. ✅ Increased awareness of loan schemes and savings instruments. ✅ Enhanced digital literacy in financial services. ✅ Strengthened trust in Smartpur Centres as financial service hubs for rural communities.

Community Context

2700Households

8500Population

2852,2943,984,812,909Male, Female, Children(12 to 18), Boys, Girls

1895,2986,2754,865OC,MBC,SC,ST

Who we serve

The Smartpur Center serves rural and underserved communities by focusing on women, youth, farmers, self-help group (SHG) members, students, senior citizens, and marginalized households. It works to ensure that individuals have access to government welfare schemes, digital and financial services, skill development opportunities, and livelihood support. Through community engagement and partnerships with local stakeholders, the center addresses the diverse needs of the population and promotes inclusive and sustainable development. Its goal is to empower every community member by improving their knowledge, opportunities, and overall quality of life.

Challenges addressed

The Smartpur Center has addressed key challenges in rural communities, such as limited access to digital services, lack of awareness of government welfare schemes, financial exclusion, and livelihood opportunities. Through awareness programs, digital literacy initiatives, skill development trainings, and financial inclusion activities, the center has helped connect communities with essential services. It has supported women, youth, and farmers by linking them to government schemes, banking services, and entrepreneurship opportunities. By promoting community participation and working with local stakeholders, the Smartpur Center has contributed to improving social and economic well-being at the grassroots level.