About DAANVEER
- DAANVEER is a people-led Computer Crowdsourcing Initiative launched by the Ministry of Panchayati Raj.
- It aims to strengthen digital infrastructure in Gram Panchayats through voluntary public participation.
- The initiative enables individuals and organisations to donate desktop computers directly to eligible and verified Gram Panchayats.
- It complements Government programmes such as the Rashtriya Gram Swaraj Abhiyan (RGSA).
How Does DAANVEER Work?
- Citizens can identify Gram Panchayats verified by State Governments that require desktop computers through the Meri Panchayat App.
- Donors can choose their own or any other eligible Gram Panchayat.
- By selecting “Donate Computer”, the donor is redirected to DigiHaat, an ONDC-enabled digital marketplace.
- The selected Panchayat’s delivery address and recipient details are automatically populated.
- Donors can select standardised computer bundles based on prescribed technical specifications.
- The entire process, from payment and dispatch to delivery and acknowledgement, can be digitally tracked.
Certificate of Appreciation
- After the computer is successfully delivered and its receipt is acknowledged by the Gram Panchayat Secretary, the donor receives a digitally generated Certificate of Appreciation.
- This provides recognition for the donor’s contribution to strengthening grassroots digital governance.
Participatory Governance
- DAANVEER provides an avenue for participation by:
- Citizens
- Philanthropic organisations
- CSR partners
- Indian diaspora
- It enables people living away from their native villages to contribute towards grassroots digital infrastructure.
- The initiative represents a model of participatory governance, where voluntary public participation complements Government efforts.
Conclusion
DAANVEER strengthens participatory governance by enabling citizens and organisations to complement Government efforts in building digitally empowered Gram Panchayats and improving grassroots service delivery.
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