27 July, 2025



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Date: 27th July 2025
Location:Puliyambakkam, Walajabad
Participants: 30 Migrant Labourers

Program Snapshot
In an ongoing effort to empower migrant communities, Don Bosco Migrant Services (DBMS) conducted a focused outreach session in Puliyambakkam, introducing participants to vital digital and welfare services. The session, held in collaboration with the International Organization for Migration (IOM), featured informative discussions and video screenings on key initiatives like “Know Your City”, E-Governance tools, and the DBMS mobile platform—making complex information both accessible and engaging.

Digital Inclusion in Action

The highlight of the session was the on-the-ground digital activation:

  • 23 migrants successfully registered on the DBMS mobile app, gaining digital access to a range of support services.

  • Several participants also enrolled for ABHA Health Cards, enabling secure and portable access to public healthcare and welfare schemes.

Visual Aid: Step-by-step infographic demonstrating the DBMS app and ABHA card registration process.

Voices from the Ground

“The app opened a new world for me. Now I know how to reach help when I need it.”
– Arjun, a newly registered migrant worker

                                 Impact Pathways

Focus Area

Outcome

Awareness

Migrants gained deeper insight into IOM services and government schemes.

Digital Skills

Hands-on registration improved familiarity with mobile-based service access.

Healthcare Access

ABHA card enrollment promoted digital health inclusion and continuity.

Community

Shared learning experiences fostered trust and solidarity.

Behind the Scenes

Theological Brothers and the DBMS staff played a pivotal role in providing one-on-one assistance throughout the event. From technical troubleshooting to distributing printed leaflets in local languages, they ensured that every participant received both support and confidence in navigating digital tools.

The initiative at Puliyambakkam stands as a testimony to the growing impact of digital inclusion when combined with patient guidance, local outreach, and a focus on practical access to welfare.