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Navelim College Launches Digital Saathi Camp to Empower Goa Seniors
✍️ Oherald
🗓 11 Nov 2026, 11:22 AM
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Navelim College in Goa has inaugurated a Digital Saathi camp aimed at teaching seniors digital skills to enhance their independence and connectivity.
Navelim College in Goa has opened a Digital Saathi camp designed to equip senior citizens with basic digital literacy.
The program, which runs over several weeks, covers topics such as using smartphones, accessing government services online, and staying safe on social media. Participants receive hands‑on training from volunteers and are provided with tablets for practice.
College officials say the initiative responds to a growing need for digital inclusion among older adults in the region, helping them stay connected with family and access essential services.
By fostering digital confidence, the camp aims to reduce isolation and improve the quality of life for Goa’s aging population.
The program, which runs over several weeks, covers topics such as using smartphones, accessing government services online, and staying safe on social media. Participants receive hands‑on training from volunteers and are provided with tablets for practice.
College officials say the initiative responds to a growing need for digital inclusion among older adults in the region, helping them stay connected with family and access essential services.
By fostering digital confidence, the camp aims to reduce isolation and improve the quality of life for Goa’s aging population.