Bharat Pensioners Samaj Leads Digital Literacy Drive for Indian Pensioners

 Bharat Pensioners Samaj Leads Digital Literacy Drive for Indian Pensioners

New Delhi, February 27, 2025 – Bharat Pensioners Samaj (BPS), in collaboration with Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), has been empowering pensioners through its Digital Literacy Campaign, launched on 16th July 2024. Under the initiative "Each One Teach One", 19 workshops have been conducted across 14 cities, benefiting 698 pensioners with training in cybersecurity, online banking, and digital services like Digital Life Certificates (DLCs).

Bridging the Digital Divide

With pension services shifting online, many senior citizens struggle with navigating digital platforms safely. BPS’s campaign provides interactive training, mentorship, and live demonstrations, ensuring financial security and digital confidence.

Scaling Impact: Free Digital Literacy Resources

BPS is now developing free educational materials on digital awareness to reach pensioners nationwide, helping even those unable to attend workshops.

Nationwide Workshop Summary

Date

City

Participants

Days

Remarks

13-Jul-24

Bangalore

43

2

Certificates Shared

23-Sep-24

Bangalore

47

3

Certificates Shared

19-Nov-24

Kolkata

23

1

Certificates Shared

17-Dec-24

Bangalore

83

1

Certificates Shared

11-Dec-24

Delhi

57

1

Certificates Shared

19-Dec-24

Lucknow

45

1

Certificates Shared

14-Dec-24

Chennai

60

1

Certificates Shared

28-Jan-25

Guwahati

53

1

Certificates Shared

25-Jan-25

Varanasi

45

1

Certificates Shared

15-Feb-25

Ahmedabad

47

1

Completed

15-Feb-25

Nagpur

63

1

Completed

21-22 Feb-25

Secunderabad

59

2

Completed

Total

14 Cities

698

18

Successfully Conducted

Expanding Collaboration

BPS urges government and private sector support to expand this initiative, ensuring no pensioner is left behind in the digital age.

Conclusion

As populations age, digital literacy is a global challenge. BPS’s campaign serves as a model for empowering senior citizens, promoting financial independence, security, and inclusion.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


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