Empowering Youth And Women Through Digital Literacy At Samoon Computer Training Institute

Over the past five years, Samoon Foundation has been successfully running several Samoon Computer Training Institutes (SCTI). Among these, the centres located in Rishikesh (Dehradun District) and Gadhadhar, Tehri Garhwal have the highest student enrolment and demand. These centres aim to bridge the digital divide by offering free computer education to youth from underprivileged and middle-income families in rural and semi-urban areas of Uttarakhand.

To make each of the students proficient in using computers and become competent enough to survive in today’s digital world.

Notes:

• Each student undergoes a 4-6-month certificate course in computer education.
• The monthly cost per student is ₹1,500, making the total cost per student ₹9,000 for the entire course.
• A total of 160 students complete their training each year across both centres.
• The total annual operational cost is ₹14,40,000.
• This amount covers faculty, electricity, internet, maintenance, assessments, and certification.
• Donors can sponsor any number of students as per their capacity. Full student details (Aadhar, contact information, address) will be shared for transparency.

A. Rishikesh, Dehradun Centre

Khadri Road, Gali No. 1, Shyampur Fatak, Rishikesh, District – Dehradun, Uttarakhand – 249204

·         Established on: 01^st April 2024

·         Facilities: 15 computers, trained faculty, classrooms, electricity backup, CCTV monitoring, internet connection.

·         Courses: MS Office, Tally, DTP, Internet, Typing, Artificial Intelligence (Basics)

B. Tehri Garhwal Centre

Godhadhar, Akhori Gyarah Gaon Hindaw, Block: Bhilangna, District: Tehri Garhwal, Uttarakhand – 249155

·         Established on: 24^th December 2021

·         Facilities: Fully functional training centre with all infrastructure

·         Courses: MS Office, Typing, Artificial Intelligence (Basics)

• Operational Experience: Till now 4 SCTI centres in different districts have been opened with thousands of students trained till date.
• Monitoring: Attendance records, assessment results, and periodic reports are maintained.
• Faculty: Experienced trainers manage daily sessions and assessments.
• Donor Reporting: Annual reports with photographs, student lists, and testimonials will be shared with sponsors.

The operational cost is ₹1500 per student per month, which includes faculty remuneration, electricity, maintenance, and administrative expenses. ₹9000 would be the complete course fee of per student.

Through this proposal, we invite corporates, CSR initiatives, philanthropic organizations, and individual donors to support our ongoing efforts by sponsoring students as per their budget.

Samoon Foundation ensures full transparency by providing details of sponsored students, including name, Aadhar number, contact information, and address.

Monthly Reports: Student progress, attendance, and training hours.
Quarterly Reviews: Activity documentation with photos for donor transparency
Placement Tracking: Employment and self-employment outcomes of trained learners.
External Audits: Independent financial and operational audits for accountability.
Feedback Surveys: Student and community inputs for continuous improvement.

1. Nominal fees for advanced courses to cover operational expenses.

1. CSR and NGO partnerships to ensure continued support and scaling.

1. Collaboration with schools, businesses, and service providers for student placements.

1. Development of an alumni network to guide and mentor new learners.