TEWFI targets the local community, where previously there was no immediate access to information regarding Health, Education, Employment, Farming or Fishing, which is crucial for community development. This was due to a lack of awareness among the community but also due to a lack of technology. Consequently, there was impeded development of the community, as members were unable to effectively or efficiently complete tasks. Correct information can provide a stimulus for ideas, allowing people to choose better, more appropriate options and helping them to approach experts in their tasks.  Before the input of TEWFI and initiation of the Village Knowledge Centre, the community was informally provided with information that was available to us via online and offline sources.  

MS Swaminathan Research Foundation is an expert in the project and has established Village Knowledge Centres all over Tamil Nadu and other States. TEWFI wanted to share in their expertise whilst setting up the project in Edaikazhinadu Panchayat. A good rapport has been established between TEWFI and the MS Swaminathan research Foundation and a data base has been shared. Official inauguration of the project occurred at the Vicki Standish e-Education Centre on 28.09.2009. After the project inauguration, people from all around Edaikazhinadu Panchayat came to the centre and accessed information which is vital for community development. For activities run and organised by the Foundation, Social Workers access information through the Village Knowledge Centre and disseminate it into the community. An alternative way to disseminate information is when people come to the centre, they are provided with references through appropriate sources. If the data is not available offline, it is obtained through the internet resources. Sometimes experts in the field are consulted to obtain relevant information.  Some examples of the nature of information provided through our Village Knowledge Centre is examination results for the School and University students, filling and tracking of online passport applications, employment news, Health information, College directories, e-ticket booking, PNR enquiry and typing of resumes or petitions etc.

We have also been maintaining the list of beneficiaries. Click here to view the list of beneficiaries through this centre.