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Information booklet
Digital Swaraj Program
Digital Swaraj program is an initiative by eSamudaay to empower local entrepreneurs like you to set up your own ‘Digital business’ in your locality.
As a part of the program, you will be provided eSamudaay’s digital tools and expert mentorship to help you start an ecommerce business in your area.
The program will enable you to setup a local digital business whereyou can on-board neighbourhood shops, vendors, merchants, service persons
to the eSamudaay platform (mobile app) through whichthey can offer products and services to their customers.
What is the Digital Swaraj Program?
Mentorship
You will learn the best practices in operations, marketing and sales for growing your e-commerce business through our team of consultants and experts
The essential knowledge to bring new merchants and delivery personnel onboard the eSamudaay platform.
What’s on Offer?What support will you get as a part of the program?
Anup PaiFinTech
Entrepreneur
Nanjunda PDistributed Economy
Evangeliser
Digital tools
Circle Manager app that enables you to access and control operations for your circle
Merchant app for shops, merchants to quickly set up their digital shop
Customer app which allows the consumers to place delivery of the product from the merchant catalogue
Delivery app helps the merchants assign delivery to their delivery personnel and track them.
What’s on Offer?What support will you get as a part of the program?
Program LaunchAugust 15th
What are the important dates for the program?
Applications CloseAugust 30th
Results AnnouncedSeptember 7th
Program Stages
Selected individuals/ teams will be offered an eight week mentorship program with
eSamudaay
Follow these steps to submit your application
1 2 Fill Application form
Basic personal informationSkill setsPast achievementsInterest and hobbiesPersonal notePitch video
Make a pitch video
Make a 2 min video in Hindi or English stating:
Why do you want to setup a local digital business?
What plans do you have for your digital business
How do you see the local e-commerce shaping up in the future in your community?
Form link
How to Apply
Please check if you meet the following criteria
You should be a resident of India
You should be of minimum 21 years of age
Should have a valid photo ID
Should be willing to setup alocal e-commerce business
using the eSamudaay app platform
Terms
I have an idea for a business. Can I apply?
The current program is for finding talent of individuals/ team who wish to start an ecommerce business in their locality only. We are not looking for other business ideas. However, if you
have an idea for setting up a local non- ecommerce digital business,you can get in touch with us
Is eSamudaay a startup incubator?
No, eSamudaay is not an incubator. However, we have a different program which we will be launching in October for startups and new ideas.
Will I be getting financial help for my business?
You will be given access to the previously mentioned tools and mentorship for free of charge. However, there will be no monetary aid offered.
FAQsAnswers to your common questions
Can people apply as a team?What is the maximum size for a team?
Yes, you can apply as group/collective with a team size of 3 at max.The group needs to assign a Team lead who will be responsible for decision making.
How will the mentorship be provided?
Over the internet through video call sessionsPhysical meetings/ workshops, if possible
FAQsAnswers to your common questions
FAQsAnswers to your common questions
What are the prerequisites for the program?
Good knowledge about the local communityAble to converse in the local language.
Ability to absorb the new information presented and able to act on it.Should be willing to take up the challenge of being an entrepreneur
Wanting to make a difference the community around herself/ himself through digital toolsAdept at handling mobile and internet technology
What is expected from the individuals/ teams as apart of the program
The program is purely self-led/ candidate ledThe candidate should be available for all mentorship sessions
Should be able to initiate setting up of business in their local area
Contact Us!Have thoughts or questions? Let us know.
Contact us at:[email protected]
Learn morehttps://esamudaay.com/
Let’s create the future digital!