The Chirala Weavers Digital Resource Centre (CWDRC) has been operational for about 2 years and has been serving the entire population of Chirala including schools and Panchayats and other local institutions. CWDRC conducting all the Training and also for the deployment of the Wireless Internet Connectivity.

Since DEF is working closely with weavers and artisans we need to take care of all the aspects of cluster development. Keeping in mind we trained artisans on using CAD CAM or other digital tool to make their designs easy and trendy. Also we help them to achieve existing designs digitally including traditional motif to monuments.

Apart from digital literacy and information, Chirala also acts as an agent to build capacities of communities in the region. Number of workshops are organized at the center revolving around issues like menstrual health, skill development, environmental consciousness in collaboration with other organizations and government bodies.

Believing in this philosophy of giving back to the community, CWDRC has always been dedicated not only towards benefiting the population of Chirala through its organizational initiatives, but also towards creating entrepreneurs by providing various livelihood trainings and mentorship.

At Chirala, apart from capacity building and information dissemination DEF also provide connectivity infrastructure through wireless network expansion.

Known as ‘Mini Mumbai’, Chirala is a small town located in the Prakasam district of Andhra Pradesh. It’s famous for its gorgeous beaches, thriving handloom industry and home-grown cashews.