Digital connectivity is opening new pathways for women to engage in economic activities and access essential services. It strengthens agency, builds resilience, and enhances participation in household and community decision-making.

This publication, emerging from Reliance Foundation’s WomenConnect Challenge India, distils key learnings from grassroots initiatives across the country. It shows how integrating digital literacy with livelihoods, particularly through Self-Help Groups and community networks, can translate skills into tangible economic opportunities.

Drawing on the work of seven awardee organisations — Manjari Foundation, Yugantar, SeSTA, Digital Empowerment Foundation, The Goat Trust, ACCESS Development Services, and M. S. Swaminathan Research Foundation — it outlines five interconnected strategies for advancing meaningful digital inclusion. The publication also highlights how a holistic approach to digital access ensures that solutions are responsive to women’s diverse needs and enable sustained engagement and informed decision-making.