Praise for the local entrepreneur in Meghalaya for spearheading the village-level digital enhancement movement
**Meet Rose Angelina M Kharsyntiew: A Pioneer in Digital Empowerment**
In the scenic hills of Eastern West Khasi Hills, Meghalaya, a digital revolution is taking place, spearheaded by a village-level entrepreneur named Rose Angelina M Kharsyntiew. Her digital centre, 'Rose CSC', is delivering essential services and setting an example of transformation and community service [1][2][4].
Rose started her journey as a job-seeker in 2015 but has since grown into a job-provider and a respected community leader. Her digital services include government schemes, banking, insurance, telemedicine, and education [3]. One of her recent endeavours, the 'Stree Swabhiman initiative', aims to drive digital empowerment at the grassroots level by manufacturing sanitary pads, promoting women's health, and creating rural employment opportunities [1].
The Union Minister for Electronics and Information Technology, Ashwini Vaishnaw, hailed Rose's role in digital empowerment during an event marking 10 years of 'Digital India' in Delhi [1][5]. The event also highlighted the contributions of common services centres (CSCs) and their crucial role in bridging the digital divide across India [6].
With the number of CSCs increasing from 83,000 to over 5.5 lakh across India over the past decade [7], more than 74,000 of these centres are now operated by women VLEs like Rose, who are playing a key role in digital service delivery [8]. The ministry has announced new initiatives under the next phase of Digital India, including free Artificial Intelligence training for 10 lakh individuals, although specific details about these initiatives remain undisclosed [3][9].
Rose's work has been instrumental in promoting digital inclusion and women's empowerment in Meghalaya, making her a notable figure in India's digital landscape. Her story serves as a testament to the power of digital services in transforming lives and communities, particularly in remote and underprivileged areas.
Rose's digital centre, 'Rose CSC', in Meghalaya offers various services including education, government schemes, banking, insurance, and telemedicine, contributing to the digital revolution [3]. Her recent initiative, 'Stree Swabhiman', combines technology with a focus on women's health and rural employment [1]. The government, through the Union Minister for Electronics and Information Technology, Ashwini Vaishnaw, has acknowledged Rose's role in digital empowerment [1][5]. The increasing number of CSCs across India, many of which are now operated by women like Rose, is a key factor in bridging the digital divide [7][8]. Rose's work has been pivotal in promoting digital inclusion and women's empowerment, particularly in underprivileged areas [10].
