KLS Institute of Management Education & Research (KLS IMER), Autonomous, Hindwadi, Belagavi, has successfully completed the First Batch of the 15-Day Certificate Course on “Digital Empowerment for Senior Citizens & Women.”

The programme was specially organized for the elderly and the general public with the objective of helping them confidently use digital technology in their day-to-day lives. The course received an encouraging response from senior citizens and homemakers from various areas of Belagavi.

The training programme covered practical and easy-to-understand topics such as:

Online Safety & Fraud Awareness
Useful Mobile Apps & Easy Digital Payments
UPI and Online Transaction Methods
Social Media Communication
Accessing Government and Utility Services Online
Starting and Managing a Simple Online Store
AI-Assisted Designing of Digital Advertisements
Hands-on Smartphone and Internet Usage Training

The sessions were conducted in a simple language with practical demonstrations and hands-on guidance, enabling participants to independently perform essential digital activities. The programme aimed to promote safe, connected, and empowered digital living among senior citizens and women.

The programme was overall managed and actively coordinated by the Director, Dr. Arif Shaikh. The course instructor, Mrs. Anupriya Kanbarkar, conducted the sessions. the institute is planning to conduct the next batch shortly.

For details and registration for the next batch, interested senior citizens and members of the general public may contact: KLS IMER, Hindwadi, Belagavi; Phone: 0831-2405511