Beckn Newsletter July‘24
Hello, fam!
As you savour the latest updates from the Paris Olympics, we bring you equally, if not more😤 exciting news from the southern slopes of the Himalayas and the palm-lined Malabar Coast. 🌄
These important developments are set to enable digitally empowered students and entrepreneurs globally. Continue reading to explore new developments and opportunities. ✨
In this Month’s edition:
Nepal gets its first open network!🚀
Pupilfirst to offer an all-in-one Beckn course!📚
Beckn Open Office Hours: Twice a week for tech queries!🕒
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Nepal joins the ranks with first-of-its-kind open network Vriddhi 🏔️
In a peak moment (pun intended😋), Nepal is embracing new heights in DPI thinking with the launch of the Vriddhi Open Network, powered by Beckn. This network is set to unlock a treasure trove of opportunities in e-commerce, mobility, tourism, skilling, and more. 🌐
In its first milestone, the network announced its collaboration with Kathmandu University to establish an Innovation Hub for Open Networks in Nepal. The idea is to turn bright student leaders into trailblazers who can conjure up amazing use cases for the network. 🎓
Follow the Vriddhi page on LinkedIn for more updates!
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Get ready for Pupilfirst’s course on Beckn for aspiring engineers📚
Pupilfirst will be rolling out a comprehensive course on Beckn as part of its big plan with the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) to upskill engineering students with cutting-edge technologies and enable them to build Digital Public Goods (DPG).
The students get a chance to intern and contribute to CARE, a Digital Public Good (DPG) supporting healthcare across nine states under the National Health Mission.
When?… Soon. Keep your eyes peeled!👀
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Join the Tech Office Hours for all your queries on Beckn🕒
Got Beckn tech troubles that are more stubborn than a mule? Well, that’s hmm… Fear not!😤
Adopters, experts, and volunteers are all invited to our semiweekly Tech Office Hours every Tuesday at 3 p.m. IST and Thursday at 8:30 p.m. IST. It’s the perfect time to clear up your doubts and get top-notch guidance. We will address issues with Beckn-ONIX, reference apps, and the Experience Centre.📚🔍
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Let’s talk about small ideas that create big changes. 💡
We are all creatures of habit, mostly old habits. So, how do we make lasting change? Rajeesh Menon, FIDE in this short video shares a gem from the book Think Sustain by Sanjay Purohit: “Change sustains when habits change.” 🌱✨
This nugget of wisdom can transform our lives and in turn, society. Starting with the simple idea that true sustainability begins with altering our daily routines. Check out more impactful quotes from the trilogy: Think Scale, Think Sustain, and Think Speed. 💪
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Let the XPLORation begin!🚊
We’ve caught a whiff of something big. A super engine in the works – powered by Beckn and AI. This DPG ensemble promises to deliver seamless, personalised and secure consumer experiences.
Catch the teaser here. Coming soon! 😋
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This wraps up our July edition of the newsletter. Don’t forget to file your taxes!
This newsletter is our collective creation and we would love to hear your thoughts and suggestions to make it even better! Drop us an email at community@fide.org. Thank you for being part of our community.✨
