Dear Friends,
I hope this message finds you in good health and high spirits. In this latest edition of our DOT Quarterly, true to the season - are stories of possibilities, of action, of partners and of reimagination.
This year holds special significance for us as we celebrate the 20th anniversary of eGov, a journey that commenced in 2003 with a commitment to a people-centric approach. This year is also about our commitment to collective action and establishing a global footprint for our efforts, starting with many African countries and Indonesia.
Read about how Mozambique reimagined its health campaigns on DIGIT to eradicate Malaria, and about our collaborative approach to understand the gaps in Indonesia's Medical Waste Value Chain. There's nothing more heartening than technology powering hope, and you must read about how SELCO Foundation and eGov are reimagining primary healthcare in Meghalaya - a Himalayan hill state.
As you read this edition of DOT, my hope is that it sparks as much of your imagination as we experienced while curating its content. Your thoughts and feedback are invaluable to us, so please feel free to write to us with your inputs. Wishing you a joyous holiday season filled with warmth, goodwill, and continued success.
Best,
Viraj Tyagi,
CEO, eGov Foundation
A STORY OF REIMAGINED POSSIBILITIES
DPI for Public Health, now LIVE in Mozambique
Mozambique became the pioneer of setting up Digital Public Infrastructure for health campaigns with Salama, built on DIGIT. Accessible to all the stakeholders of Mozambique, over 2.6 million bednets were distributed to over 4.5 million people. It wasn't just about handing out bednets; it was also about using real-time data to make data-driven decisions. Read about when innovation meets determination, the fight against malaria can be won by collective action, one digital step at a time.
CO-CREATING A PRACTICE
Indonesia’s Medical Waste Management
Sustainable, scalable, and cleaner solutions is what we aim to deliver to help solve Indonesia's medical waste management crisis. Partnering with UNDP Indonesia, we took an explorative journey into the nuances of this issue. Dive into our account here.
A HUMAN-CENTRED DESIGN APPROACH
Reimagining Meghalaya’s Future of Healthcare with Clean Energy and Technology
In Meghalaya's stunning landscapes, there is an area beset by continuous electricity shortages, resulting in two-hour daily power outages, increasing the hardships faced by its population and crucial services. In such circumstances, the tenacity of a pregnant lady reaching a Primary Health Centre for her delivery highlighted the spirit of Meghalayans. Follow the story of how SELCO Foundation and eGov, through renewable energy and digital innovation, are paving the way for a more robust primary healthcare future for Meghalaya.
One Platform, Many Possibilities
Embarking on Odisha's technological evolution, this article delves into the influence of the SUJOG platform and its overarching initiatives. From the vibrant offices of property tax teams to the heart of community empowerment with the MUKTA program, stories of digital advancements reshaping municipal services, faecal sludge management and livelihoods inspire. Read on to learn more about Odisha's visionary journey.
Bridging the Sanitation Divide: A DPI enables Urban Rural Convergence in Odisha
Facing a historical open defecation challenge, Odisha's visionary approach, complemented by the DIGIT FSM platform, orchestrates a seamless sharing of sanitation facilities between urban and rural areas. This strategic blend of technology and governance not only optimizes existing infrastructure but also propels Odisha as a beacon for achieving United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 6 – ensuring universal access to clean water and sanitation.
Catalysing the Community into Action with DIGIT Open House
A paradigm shift in the impact sector is reshaping development, moving from traditional approaches to community-driven spaces on open platforms. eGov's DIGIT Open House ignited imaginations, uniting over 125 tech enthusiasts committed to social good. From enriching talks emerged collaborations. Learn how this community is now driving initiatives.
NOTABLE MOMENTS THIS QUARTER
Ensuring Sustainability of Rural Water Drinking Systems
In a joint effort, eGov, Arghyam, and Jal Jeevan Mission co-hosted a symposium at IIM Bangalore, bringing together diverse perspectives and expertise to tackle the crucial challenge of sustainable rural drinking water systems. The focus was on shifting the equilibrium, a pivotal principle emphasised for sustainable rural water infrastructure solutions, echoing the symposium's spirit.
From 6 months to 6 days - MuktaSoft empowers daily wage workers
In a positive Phase 1 rollout in Dhenkanal and Jatni ULBs, Odisha reimagined payments for its daily wage labourers with MUKTASoft by reducing payment time from 6 months to just 6 days. MUKTASoft is a smart contracts solution which ensures swift, guideline-compliant payments and is built on DIGIT by the Housing & Urban Development Department (HUDD), Odisha.
Punjab mSeva FSSM Portal launched in 10 days
The implementation of the mSeva FSSM Portal in Punjab was accomplished within a remarkable timeframe of just 10 days, a testament to effective collaboration and partnership. mSeva FSSM records faecal sludge management in real-time across rural and urban locations. Under this portal, 40,980 households of 171 villages will be covered, which will benefit about 2 lakh rural population.
CRS, Malaria Consortium Workshop
eGov hosted Catholic Relief Services (CRS) and Malaria Consortium (MC) at our Bangalore office, for a collaborative workshop. This was the beginning of a journey of exchanging knowledge, paving the way for a powerful partnership to battle malaria not only in Africa, but globally. Gratitude to Joshua Harvey, Elijah Egwu, Maria Rodrigues, Tom H., Christian Rassi, Jonathan Cox, and Himanshu Nagpal for contributing to this meaningful workshop.