In Nuh, Haryana, rumour has it that vaccination in children might lead to impotency later. Determined to bust this myth, the Smartpur team in Nuh has made several efforts to bring about a change. Besides interactions with officials from the health ministry and nearby hospitals, the staff has also ensured that door-to-door awareness helps children get vaccinated. Their efforts proved beneficial recently when 600 children were vaccinated for measles. Meanwhile, in Smartpur Kanchipuram (Tamil Nadu), children have taken ownership of the centre and transformed it into a peer-to-peer learning platform.
Smartpur is a joint collaboration between DEF and NOKIA, to develop a smart village.