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APRIL ISSUE
PRADHAN MANTRI
GRAMIN DISHA
(A UNIQUE INITIATIVE FOR DIGITAL LITERACY IN RURAL INDIA)
Ministry of Electronics and
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DIGITAL INDIA IS OUR DREAM FOR THE NATION.
WHEN I SAY “DIGITAL INDIA” IT IS NOT MEANT
FOR THE RICH BUT FOR THOSE WHO ARE POOR
Hon’ble Prime Minister
Shri Narendra Modi
THE SCHEME AIMS TO EMPOWER RURAL CITIZENS
WITH INFORMATION, KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
AND ENABLE THEM TO ACTIVELY PARTICIPATE
IN GOVERNANCE
Hon’ble Minister For Electronics & IT
Shri Ravi Shankar Prasad
DIGITAL INDIA PROGRAMME IS AN AMBITIOUS VISION
TO TRANSFORM INDIA INTO DIGITALLY EMPOWERED
SOCIETY AND DIGITAL LITERACY ACROSS COUNTRY
SPECIALLY IN RURAL AREAS IS AN ESSENTIAL ELEMENT
FOR SUCCESS OF THIS INITIATIVE
Hon’ble Minister of State for Electronics & IT
Shri KJ Alphons
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PRADHAN MANTRI GRAMIN DIGITAL
SAKSHARTA ABHIYAAN (PMGDISHA)
Pradhan Mantri Gramin Digital Saksharta Abhiyaan (PMGDISHA) has been initiated in line with the announcement made
by Hon’ble Finance Minister during the union budget 2016-17 to provide digital literacy specifically in rural areas. PMGDISHA
was approved by the government in February 2017. PMGDISHA would cover 6 crore persons, one member from every eligible
household across all Gram Panchyats in States/UTs, and make them digitally literate.The objective of the scheme is to
empower the citizens in rural areas by training them to operate computer or digital access devices (like tablets, smart phones
etc.), send and receive e-mails, browse Internet, access Government services, search for information, etc. and hence enable
them to use the Information Technology to actively participate in the process of nation building.
The Scheme aims to bridge the digital divide, specifically targeting the rural population including the marginalised sections of
society like Scheduled Castes (SC) / Scheduled Tribes (ST), Minorities, Below Poverty Line (BPL), women and differently-abled
persons
IMPLEMENTING AGENCY
The scheme will be implemented by CSC e-Governance Services India Limited, a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) incorporated
under the Companies Act 1956, (herein after referred to as ‘CSC-SPV’) with active collaboration of all the State Governments
and UT Administrations.
DURATION
The Scheme duration would be till 31st March, 2019.
TARGET BENEFICIARIES
One person from every eligible rural household would be trained in Digital Literacy relevant to their needs across all States/
UTs. The target group would be in the age group of 14-60 years. In order to provide better representation to socially and
economically marginalized communities, due preference would be given to SC, ST, BPL, Minorities, women and differently-
abled persons. Priority would be given to non-smartphone users, Antyodaya households, college drop-outs, participants of
the adult literacy mission etc.
COVERAGE OF SCHEME
The scheme is applicable only for rural areas of the country. To ensure even geographical coverage across the country, a Gram
Panchayat centric approach would be adopted with targets being assigned and monitored for each of the 2.50 lakh Gram
Panchayats.
IMPLEMENTATION FRAMEWORK
MeitY would provide suitable policy support and would monitor the progress of the scheme at the Central level. The CSC-SPV
will work in active collaboration with the State Government/UT Administration for smooth implementation of the Scheme in
their respective State/UT. District e-Governance Society (DeGS) under the District Magistrate/ District Collector would play a
key role towards the last mile implementation and monitoring of PMGDISHA Scheme.
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The implementation of the Scheme at the ground level would be done through the involvement of Training partners/Centres
including CSCs duly affiliated with the CSC-SPV.
The Scheme will be implemented by using the affiliated Training Partners/Training Centres as was done in NDLM/DISHA
schemes. Efforts would be made to increase the number of training partners to around 2500 and the Training Centres (including
CSCs) to about 2.5 Lakhs spread across the country.
ROLE OF A TRAINING PARTNER
• A training partner shall be responsible to own or set up the Training Centres in the identified Districts/Blocks/ Gram
Panchayats that would impart digital literacy training to the candidates.
• A training partner shall be responsible for ensuring that the training centres adhere to the scheme requirements.
• A training partner shall be accountable for monitoring the overall working of the centres under its purview.
• A training partner shall be liable for accurate and timely reporting of the aforementioned work ascribed in respect of its
Centres
• Detailed Norms for the Training Partners shall be as per Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) published by CSC-SPV.
The Training Partners shall set up the Training Centres in the selected Gram Panchayats with the appropriate manpower and
requisite infrastructure. They are required to meet the following criteria:
ROLE OF TRAINING CENTRES
• Enrolling the candidates for the course
• Imparting appropriate training to candidates
• Marking the attendance and conducting continuous assessment using the Online Monitoring Application- cum-Learning
Management System
• Keeping a record of all candidates enrolled in the course, certifying their attendance and ensuring that the candidates
appear for the online examination.
• Training centre shall provide support and assistance for at least two years after the training is over.
• Ensuring achievement of learning outcomes for each candidate.
DIGITAL LITERACY TRAINING CONTENT
The course ‘Appreciation of Digital Literacy’ has been developed with the aim of making a person IT literate, whereby he can
operate a computer/ digital access devices (like smart phone, tablets, etc.), send and receive emails and search Internet for
information.
The curriculum was developed in 2014 in consultation with various agencies like UNESCO, NASSCOM, Intel,IGNOU, NIELIT,
National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS),Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC), IT for Change, Open Knowledge
Network India, and Digital Empowerment Foundation.
As the thrust of the government is on promoting cashless transactions through mobile phones , the course content would
also have emphasis on digital payment system like digital wallets, mobile banking , UPI, USSD and AEPS, POS etc. Top citizen
centric services are also included in the curriculum namely : District Services- Caste, Resident,Income certificate, UIDAI/
Services, Banking, Pan card, IRCTC- Railway,Insurance,Telephone/data card Recharge, Aadhaar/Election printing, Electricity
bill payment and, Passport.
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Learning Outcome: Digitally literate person should be able to appreciate the role of digital technology in everyday, social life
and at work. Course Duration: 20 Hours (minimum 10 Days and maximum 30 Days)
BROAD CONTENT OUTLINE:
Module Name Learning Hours
1 Introduction to Digital Devices 2
2 Operating Digital Devices 4
3 Introduction to the Internet 2
4 Communications using the Internet 6
Application of the Internet ( includes Citizen
centric services and
use of mobiles for undertaking cashless
transactions)
5 Applications of Internet 6
Total 20 hours
New content of PMGDISHA is available at https://www.pmgdisha.in/iecmaterial
BROADER VIEW AND LEARNING OBJECTIVES OF THE CONTENT
No. Module Name Learning Objectives
1 Introduction to Digital Devices By end of this module, learner will be able to:
Computer Computer
• What is a Computer? • Turn on a computer
• How a Computer Works? • Explain how a computer works
• Operate the various components of Computer • Identify and use various components of a
including Central Processing Unit (CPU), Monitor, computer
Keyboard, Mouse, Printer, etc.
Mobile Phone
• What is a mobile phone? Mobile Phone
• How a mobile phone works? • Switch on/ off a mobile phone
• Operate the various components of a mobile • Explain how a mobile phone works
phone including charger, data cable, memory • Identify and use various components of a mobile
card, earphones, etc. phone
Tablet
• What is a tablet? Tablet
• How a tablet works? • Switch on/ off a tablet
• Operate the elements of tablet including charger, • Explain how a tablet works
data cable, memory card, earphones, etc. • Identify and use various components of a tablet
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2 Operating Digital Devices By the end of this module, learner will be able to:
Computer Computer
• Basics of Operating System (Linux and Windows) • Explain the use of operating system
• Using a GUI based Operating System (task bar, • Identify and use various functions of an operating
icons, menu, running an application, use the menu, system
resize a window, minimize a window, maximize a • Create/ Open/ Save a file, folder and sub-folder
window, move a window, locate programmes in
Start menu, using the scrollbar, etc.)
• Logging-in, locating a file, opening a file, printing
a document, storing a file with proper extension,
creating a folder/ sub-folder in a volume on hard
disk and desktop, shifting files from one folder to
another, shutting down the computer.
Mobile Phone Mobile Phone
• Basics of mobile operating system • Explain the use of mobile operating system
• Making a call, receiving a call, sending and • Make call/ receive call and send message/
receiving messages. receive message
• Using other features of mobile phone • Use other mobile phone features including
contact book, call history, radio, calculator, etc.
Tablet
• Basics of Operating System (Android and Windows) Tablet
• Operating a tablet using an Operating System • Explain the use of operating system
(use the menu, run an application, resize • Operate the tablet and its applications
a window, minimize a window, maximize a • Use the camera and other features including
window, move a window, etc.) watching a video, read a book, etc.
• Logging-in, locating a file, opening a file, storing • Make/receive calls
a file, operate the camera, watch a video, read a
book, etc.
• Making a call, receiving a call, sending and
receiving messages (if call facility is available).
3 Introduction to the Internet By the end of this module, learner will be able to:
• Connecting to the Internet • Explain various ways of connecting to the Internet
• World Wide Web • Explain world wide web
• Web Browsers • Use web browsers for accessing the Internet
• Search Engines • Demonstrate the use of search engines
• Surfing the Web • Identify information of interest
4 Communications using the Internet By the end of this module, learner will be able to:
• Basics of e-Mail • Explain the importance of e-Mail
• Using e-Mail features • Create an e-Mail id and access the various
• Instant Messaging and Collaborating using features of e-Mail
Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) • Use VoIP for instant messaging
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5 Applications of Internet By the end of this module, learner will be able to use
few of the following Internet applications:
• Access livelihood related information • Search for education, career and job related
• Make utility bill payments information; Search for weather forecast, fishing
• Book train and bus tickets zone, market price, government schemes, farming
• Access various government information and equipments, etc.
schemes • Make utility bill payment online (electricity,
• Using social media mobile, water bills)
• Book train and bus tickets online
• Locate various government information and
schemes
• Explain the process of accessing various
Government Schemes.
• Carry out at least 5 cashless transactions using
• digital financial tools (USSD/ UPI/ eWallet/ AEPS/
Card/ PoS),Promote Digital Payments
• Use Digital Locker
• Use online citizen centric services
• Appreciate the role of digital technology in
everyday life, in social life and at work
INDICATIVE STATE/UT-WISE TARGETS FOR DIGITAL LITERACY
S.No. States/UTs Target
1 Uttar Pradesh 11171000
2 Bihar 6630000
3 West Bengal 4481000
4 Maharashtra 4433000
5 Madhya Pradesh 3784000
6 Rajasthan 3712000
7 Karnataka 2705000
8 Tamil Nadu 2679000
9 Orissa 2517000
10 Gujarat 2497000
11 Andhra Pradesh 2028000
12 Telangana 2028000
13 Assam 1929000
14 Jharkhand 1803000
15 Chhattisgarh 1412000
16 Kerala 1257000
17 Punjab 1247000
18 Haryana 1191000
19 Jammu & Kashmir 658000
20 Uttarakhand 506000
21 Himachal Pradesh 444000
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S.No. States/UTs Target
22 Tripura 195000
23 Meghalaya 171000
24 Manipur 137000
25 Nagaland 101000
26 Arunachal Pradesh 77000
27 Goa 40000
28 Mizoram 38000
29 Sikkim 33000
30 Puducherry 28000
31 Andaman & Nicobar Islands 18000
32 Dadra & Nagar Haveli 13000
33 Daman & Diu 4000
34 Lakshadweep 1000
Total 59968000
Note: Targets per State/UT may vary depending upon performance
The cities covered under urban agglomerations would be excluded from the Scheme (list enclosed)
LIST OF CITIES NOT TO BE COVERED UNDER THE SCHEME
City Population
S.No State Name Name of City
(As per Census of India 2011)
1 MAHARASHTRA Greater Mumbai (M Corp.) 1,24,78,447
2 NCT OF DELHI DMC (U) (M Corp.) 1,10,07,835
3 KARNATAKA Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) (M Corp.) 84,25,970
4 ANDHRA PRADESH Greater Hyderabad (M Corp.) 68,09,970
5 GUJARAT Ahmadabad (M Corp.) 55,70,585
6 TAMIL NADU Chennai (M Corp.) 46,81,087
7 WEST BENGAL Kolkata (M Corp.) 44,86,679
8 GUJARAT Surat (M Corp.) 44,62,002
9 MAHARASHTRA Pune (M Corp.) 31,15,431
10 RAJASTHAN Jaipur (M Corp.) 30,73,350
11 UTTAR PRADESH Lucknow (M Corp.) 28,15,601
12 UTTAR PRADESH Kanpur (M Corp.) 27,67,031
13 MAHARASHTRA Nagpur (M Corp.) 24,05,421
14 MADHYA PRADESH Indore (M Corp.) 19,60,631
15 MAHARASHTRA Thane (M Corp.) 18,18,872
16 MADHYA PRADESH Bhopal (M Corp.) 17,95,648
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City Population
Name of City
State Name (As per Census of India 2011)
S.No
17 ANDHRA PRADESH Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation) (MC) 17,30,320
18 MAHARASHTRA Pimpri-Chinchwad (M Corp.) 17,29,359
19 BIHAR Patna (M Corp.) 16,83,200
20 GUJARAT Vadodara (M Corp.) 16,66,703
21 PUNJAB Ludhiana (M Corp.) 16,13,878
22 UTTAR PRADESH Agra (M Corp.) 15,74,542
23 MAHARASHTRA Nashik (M Corp.) 14,86,973
24 HARYANA Faridabad (M Corp.) 14,04,653
25 UTTAR PRADESH Meerut (M Corp.) 13,09,023
26 GUJARAT Rajkot (M. Corp) 12,86,995
27 MAHARASHTRA Kalyan-Dombivali (M Corp.) 12,46,381
28 MAHARASHTRA Vasai Virar City (M Corp.) 12,21,233
29 UTTAR PRADESH Varanasi (M Corp.) 12,01,815
30 JAMMU & KASHMIR Srinagar (M Corp.) 11,92,792
31 MAHARASHTRA Aurangabad (M Corp.) 11,71,330
32 JHARKHAND Dhanbad (M Corp.) 11,61,561
33 PUNJAB Amritsar (M Corp.) 11,32,761
34 MAHARASHTRA Navi Mumbai (M Corp.) 11,19,477
35 UTTAR PRADESH Allahabad (M Corp.) 11,17,094
36 JHARKHAND Ranchi (M Corp.) 10,73,440
37 WEST BENGAL Haora (M Corp.) 10,72,161
38 TAMIL NADU Coimbatore (M Corp.) 10,61,447
39 MADHYA PRADESH Jabalpur (M Corp.) 10,54,336
40 MADHYA PRADESH Gwalior (M Corp.) 10,53,505
41 ANDHRA PRADESH Vijayawada (M Corp.) 10,48,240
42 RAJASTHAN Jodhpur (M Corp.) 10,33,918
43 TAMIL NADU Madurai (M Corp.) 10,16,885
44 CHHATTISGARH Raipur (M Corp.) 10,10,087
45 RAJASTHAN Kota (M Corp.) 10,01,365
46 ASSAM Guwahati (M Corp.) 9,63,429
47 CHANDIGARH Chandigarh (M Corp.) 9,60,787
48 MAHARASHTRA Solapur (M Corp.) 9,51,118
49 KARNATAKA Hubli-Dharwad *(M Corp.) 9,43,857
50 UTTAR PRADESH Bareilly (M Corp.) 8,98,167
CSR INITIATIVE
The effort to spread digital Literacy in the country, CSC-SPV has proposed collaboration with many institutes/ universities
wherein an institution will adopt a village /panchayat in the vicinity and work jointly with CSC-SPV to make it 100% digitally
literate. A letter has been sent to 47 Central and 365 State universities across India. Around 21 universities have shown
interest in the initiative
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National Law University, Odisha and CCS HAU, Hisar have started their work of spreading digital literacy within their vicinity. So far
around 450 candidates have been registered by the universities under the scheme.
Here is the list of colleges/universities that have shown interest to be a part of digital literacy mission till date:
S No Name of Organisation/Universities State
1 Alagappa University Tamil Nadu
2 Annasamy Rajammal College of Nursing Tamil Nadu
3 Assam Rajiv Gandhi University of Co-Operative Management Assam
4 CCS HAU Hisar Haryana
5 DCR University Of Science & Technology, Murthal Haryana
6 Mangalore University Karnataka
7 National Law University_Odisha Odisha
8 Sido Kanhu Murmu University Jharkhand
9 Uttarakhand Open University Uttarakhand
10 Uttarakhand Residential University Uttarakhand
11 APOLLO COLLEGE OF NURSING Tamil Nadu
12 Central University of Haryana Haryana
13 CDC Jammu Jammu and Kashmir
14 Assam Agricultural University Assam
15 Bhargava College of Engineering and Technology Jammu and Kashmir
16 Bahona College Assam
17 Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University Jammu and Kashmir
18 Dibrugarh University Assam
19 Gondwana University Maharashtra
20 Delhi University (IP College for Women) Delhi
21 Delhi University (Kalindi College) Delhi
CSR PARTNERS
INDUSLND BANK
CSC-SPV and IndusInd Bank (IIB) have agreed to collaborate and implement the
PMGDISHA in rural areas. To begin with 3 Lakh persons over next two years till 31-03-2019 will be trained by the partner.
IndusInd Bank, which commenced operations in 1994, caters to the needs of both consumer and corporate customers. Its
technology platform supports multi-channel delivery capabilities. The Bank is a leading provider of commercial, transactional
and electronic banking products and services and caters to the needs of both consumer and corporate customers. Today, the
bank is one of India’s leading private sector banks.
According to the collaboration IIB will be responsible for the following:
• Promote and market PMGDISHA at various forums.
• Consolidate the training efforts towards achieving the objective of training one person in every eligible household.
• Align the training content of IIB with that of PMGDISHA curriculum framework as prescribed by CSC-SPV
• Mobilize the financial resources and volunteers from IIB.
• Set-up use of CSC-SPV PMGDISHA training centres.
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• Create innovative marketing campaigns and assist the promotion of PMGDISHA in various media
IndusInd is registered in six states namely Gujarat, Haryana, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Punjab and Rajasthan. So far, 2040
Training centers are working under IndusInd and a total of 3,01,986 candidates have been registered under the PMGDISHA
scheme. Below graph represents the number of registered, trained and certified candidates by IndusInd partners:
IndusInd -Phase I
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Like IndusInd Bank, CSC SPV has also signed MOU with PayPal and mutually agreed to train
6700 persons across the states of Tamil Nadu, Karnataka and Uttar Pradesh over next one year
till 31-08-2018.
PayPal is providing digital literacy training in three states namely Karnataka, Uttar Pradesh and Tamil Nadu. So far, 120 Training
centers are working under PayPal and a total of 9,551 candidates have been registered under the scheme. Below graph
represents the number of registered, trained and certified candidates by PayPal partners:
PayPal
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McAfee
MOU has been signed between CSCSPV and McAfee. McAfee has agreed to provide digital
literacy training to 7000 candidates across five states namely Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka,
Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Telangana.
McAfee registered in four states namely Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Telangana. So far, 48 Training centers
are working under McAfee and a total of 5,476 candidates have been registered under the PMGDISHA scheme. Below graph
represents the number of registered, trained and certified candidates by McAfee partners:
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12 February 2018 I Pradhan Mantri Gramin Disha (A unique initiative for Digital Literacy for rural India)REGISTRATION STATUS
Registration and Training of eligible beneficiaries has been started. So far 12,343,083 beneficiaries have been registered
under the project and out of which 12,321,098 beneficiaries have completed training from the States/UTs of Andhra Pradesh,
Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Goa, Gujarat, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, Jharkhand,
Karnataka, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Odisha, Puducherry, Punjab,
Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Tripura, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand and West Bengal.
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KERALA
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HARYANA
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TAMIL NADU
Northeast Region
TRIPURA
UTTARAKHAND
WEST BENGAL
UTTAR PRADESH
ANDHRA PRADESH
JHARKHAND
MAHARASHTRA
GUJARAT
PUNJAB
JAMMU AND KASHMIR
KARNATAKA
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SIKKIM
MADHYA PRADESH
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Union Territories
The highest number of candidates has been registered for the month of April, 2018 is in Uttar Pradesh, followed by Odisha ,
Bihar, Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra. The graph below provides the details of Top five states in registration, training and
certification of candidates under PMGDISHA scheme.
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Government of IndiaGENDER-WISE DISTRIBUTION OF CERTIFIED CANDIDATES The gender wise distribution among the certified candidates under PMGDISHA shows that 1,51,620 Females and 1,27,321Males certified in March . According to the pie-chart given below, 57% are Females and 43% are Males. COMMUNITY-WISE DISTRIBUTIONS OF CERTIFIED CANDIDATES Of the total Certified beneficiaries in March, OBC category comprise the highest numbers (1,19,074) followed by General category (80,994), SC (53,256) and ST (25,617). As per the pie-chart given below, 43% of certified beneficiaries are OBC 40% General, 19% SC and only 6% are ST. 14 February 2018 I Pradhan Mantri Gramin Disha (A unique initiative for Digital Literacy for rural India)
1 SOCIAL MEDIA
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4 UNIQUE INITIATIVES
1.12 CRORE PEOPLE HAVE GOT DIGITAL TRAINING WHICH INCLUDED 23
LAKH SC AND 1.5 LAKH ST: RAVI SHANKAR PRASAD
Hon’ble Minister for Electronics and IT Shri Ravi Shankar
Prasad said 100 BPOs will be opened at Common Service
Centres (CSCs) in Bihar as part of the government’s efforts to
empower women and people belonging to Scheduled caste
and Scheduled Tribe. “We have started programmes to open
BPO centres. We will be opening smaller BPO centres of 5-10
seats for SC and ST in villages,” the minister for Electronics, IT
and Law and Justice, told reporters.
Minister was addressing a function on The Vision and Mission
of Dr B R Ambedkar organised by the Electronics and IT
ministry on the occasion of Ambedkar’s birth anniversary. The
minister also addressed CSC Village Level Entrepreneurs on
the occasion.
BPO centres have already come up in Patna and Muzaffarpur, while such centres would soon be opened in smaller cities
like Samastipur, Dewaria, Ghazipur etc, he said. He also said the government is taking steps to empower the SCs and STs
with technology and a special digital literacy drive on a “mission mode” will be launched soon. Besides, the best performing
Village Level Entrepreneur, run by SC and ST, will be rewarded Rs 1 lakh cash prize, Minister said. Emphasising on the need
for increasing digital literacy in the country, the minister said the central government has set a target of making 6 crore
people digitally literate under PM Digital Saksharta Abhiyan (PMGDISHA). Of the government’s target of making 6 crore people
digitally literate, Minister said 1.12 crore people have got digital training which included 23 lakh SC and 1.5 lakh ST. He said
8.02 lakh people have been digitally trained in Bihar that includes 2 lakh people belonging to SC and ST.
Exhorting the CSCs to help in making people digitally literate, he said that the NDA government has saved Rs 83,000 crore
through Direct Benefit Transfer scheme by removing middlemen. “This happened because the government opened 31 crore
Jandhan accounts and integrated them with Aadhaar,” he said. Drawing an analogy between the present NDA government led
by Narendra Modi and the Rajiv Gandhi government in the 1980s, he said “Rajiv Gandhi used to say that merely 15 out of 100
paise would reach the beneficiary, but today, when the government sends Rs 1,000 to the beneficiary, then all of it reaches his/
her accounts...This is the difference between Narendra Modi government and Rajiv Gandhi government.”
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Government of IndiaDDC POONCH, J&K, TO REGISTER ONE PERSON PER FAMILY FOR DIGITAL LITERACY To ensure effective implementation of Pradhan Mantri Gramin Digital Saksharta Abhiyan (PMGDISHA) in the district, the District Development Commissioner , Mohammad Aijaz Asad chaired a meeting of officers from ICDS, Rural Development and Education departments, here in Jammu. PMGDISHA, a project launched under the Skill India scheme, is an initiative that aims to impart digital literacy to rural citizens across the country and puts an end to digital divide by educating the poor on digital skills. A total of 6 Crore rural citizens between age group 14-60 years are to be trained under the mission by 2019. Referring to the encapsulated potentials the mission has in opening up new job opportunities for the unemployed by upgrading their skills to make them fit for jobs in digital world, the DDC directed the concerned to reach out to every family in the district through VLWs, Anganwari Helpers/Workers and ASHAs by holding special Gram Sabhas at Panchayat level for registering one person per family between 14-60 years of age to be imparted digital literacy. He directed Education and Rural Development Department to identify and register the rural citizens who lack in digital knowhow. Specifically designed formats were also distributed among the officers to start the process of registration. The meeting was attended by PO ICDS, ACD Mukhtar Ahmad Shiekh, Chief Education Officer Mushtaq Ahmad and District Panchayat Office. DIGITIZATION KEY TO CORRUPTION-FREE DELIVERY OF SERVICES: J&K IT MINISTER ANSARI Digitisation plays a key role in ensuring corruption-free and speedy delivery of services to the people, Jammu and Kashmir Minister for Information Technology Imran Raza Ansari said. “The growth of the country can only be increased by moving towards digitisation,” the minister said, adding that the digital penetration in the country is around 75-80 percent but there is a need to bring rural areas at par with the cities in terms of digitisation for the overall growth of the country. The minister was addressing a gathering of village level entrepreneurs (VLEs) and digitally literate candidates from various districts during the Pradhan Mantri Gramin Digital Saksharta Abhiyan (PMGDISHA) celebrations at Panchayat Bhawan here in Jammu. 18 February 2018 I Pradhan Mantri Gramin Disha (A unique initiative for Digital Literacy for rural India)
Terming VLEs in the state as ‘change agents’ of Digital India, the minister said these rural entrepreneurs have the power to
revolutionise India by empowering rural citizens and providing them job opportunities. He said Prime Minister Narendra Modi
is working with a vision to elevate the rural population and ensure that over a billion people become digitally literate by 2020.
PMGDISHA has brought a revolution in the country and everybody associated with this programme is learning and earning, he
added. He further said that ensuring the presence of women at the forefront of Digital India would result in new social order
where they would play the role of change agents in building a society free of any discrimination.
Digitally empowered communities can bring a paradigm shift in encouraging and empowering rural India, he stressed.
Meanwhile, the minister gave five PMGDISHA certificates and 10 mobile phones to deserving beneficiaries. A MoU of
PMGDISHA was also signed between CSC and Jammu and Kashmir e-Governance Agency (JAKEGA) on the occasion. The
minister asked the VLEs to deliver all services to the citizens through CSC so that their turnover can be enhanced significantly.
PAWAN KUMAR HOSTS SPECIAL CLASSES FOR SCHOOL STUDENTS IN J&K
VLE Pawan Kumar hosted special classes under PMGDISHA at New Light Higher Secondary School in Jammu and Kashmir.
Along with District Consultant Mohit Sharma, Pawan explained the digital literacy programme taught on different modules
covered under the scheme. He has been carrying out CSC services in Mananu Gram Panchayat. According to Pawan, digital
literacy can give confidence to the person to pursue their dreams cutting across the social boundaries. The knowledge will
help them to overcome the basic challenges in earning their livelihood.
Pawan says Digital literacy is not just about learning to use a computer or accessing the internet; it can help to bring about
several behavioural and social changes. The digital revolution in India can help women to break the patriarchy culture in the
society. As many as 50 participants including Sarpanch of Halqa Mananu attended the workshop.
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Government of IndiaGLIMPSE OF PMGDISHA
5 PROGRESS
ACROSS STATES
ANDHRA PRADESH
PMGDISHA WORKSHOP AT TIRUPATI
In the presence of Padma Shri awardee and Rashtriya Seva However, introduction to Pradhan Mantri Gramin Digital
Samithi General Secretary Dr G Munirathnam, CSC Society in Saksharta Abhiyan just transformed their lives.
Andhra Pradesh hosted PMGDISHA workshop at the centre.
Society members Abdul and Shahjahan led the sessions. Dr These homemakers started reviving their other flairs with the
Munirathnam, who was the chief guest also spoke during the help of digital devices and internet services. VLE Guthikonda V
day-long workshop. Naga Siresh introduced them to the digital devices including,
computers and smartphones.
‘SMART’ HOMEMAKERS The homemakers have started using digital payment gateways
to make the bill payments and other transactions. The VLE
The life of housewives from Yerrabalem village in Guntur has registered more than 130 students and 67 candidates
district just revolved around their house and daily chores. have completed their examinations.
20 February 2018 I Pradhan Mantri Gramin Disha (A unique initiative for Digital Literacy for rural India)60-YEAR-OLD KRISHNA KUMARI The Government has launched the Digital India Programme
with an ambitious vision to transform India into a digitally
PAVES HER DIGITAL WAY empowered society and knowledge economy. Following the
same vision, Nalbari district have been conducting training
Age has never dampened the spirit of Nakkanboyina Krishna sessions under PMGDISHA in various Gram Panchayats,
Kumari from Vanukuru village. Her dedication and drive to Blocks, and Circles in the entire district.
learn about the sophisticated digital devices at the age of 60
is the complete proof for the above statement.
As a result, till date total 84 nos. of PMGDISHA Centres have
been registered by them in 61 GPs of Nalbari District.
According to Krishna Kumari, she loves to interact with the
youngsters and be updated. “The primary thing to get enrolled
under the scheme is to meet youngsters and seek more
BIHAR
knowledge. Moreover, my peers always fall behind when it
comes to handling of digital devices and internet. I don’t want
to be trailing but be in the forefront,” said Kumari.
With the help of VLE Vedantham Padmavathi, she completed
the course under PMGDISHA and Krishna Kumari has also
started teaching her friends.
ASSAM
Hon’ble State Agriculture Minister Shri Radha Mohan Singh
along with MLA Shri Shyambabu Yadav jointly distributed
PMGDISHA certificates during an event organised at Tetariya
block in East Champaran district.
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Government of IndiaCSC District Managers and District Coordinators jointly
organised PMGDISHA workshop at Janpad panchayat in
Malkharouda district of the state.
The newly enrolled VLEs were made aware of the scheme
and its benefits during the day-long event. More than 60
VLEs participated in the workshop. District managers and
consultants briefed the assemblage about the project and the
registration apart from the examination process.
VLE MEETING AT KABIRDHAM
In the presence of Additional Collector Mr. Pradeep Mishra, CSC
District Managers and District Coordinators jointly organised
Hon’ble Union Minister for IT Shri Ravi Shankar Prasad a VLE meeting at Collector Meeting Hall in Kabirdham.
distributed PMGDISHA certificates in Bhaktiyarpur and Fatuha
blocks in Patna, #Bihar.
VLE Ashish Priyam from Chanpi of Gaya district distributed More than 95 VLEs were part of the day-long meeting. The
certificates to the PMGDISHA beneficiaries. coordinators briefed the assemblage about PMGDISHA
registration and examination process. Additional Collector
noted that VLEs should improve the quality of training service
CHHATTISGARH under PMGDISHA to create good global citizens.
WORKSHOP AT MALKHAROUDA VLE MEETING IN BALOD
22 February 2018 I Pradhan Mantri Gramin Disha (A unique initiative for Digital Literacy for rural India)In the presence of Under Secretary Ms. Tanuja Salam, CSC VLE MEETING IN RAJNANDGAON
District Managers and District Coordinators jointly organised
a VLE meeting at Collector Meeting Hall in Kabirdham.
More than 80 VLEs were part of the day-long meeting. The
coordinators briefed the assemblage about PMGDISHA
registration and examination process.
CERTIFICATES DISTRIBUTED AT
MAHASAMUND
Aiming to implement PMGDISHA in every panchayat in the
district, CSC District Managers and District Coordinators jointly
organised a VLE meeting in Rajnandgaon district. More than
80 VLEs were part of the day-long meeting. The coordinators
briefed the assemblage about the whole process for enrolling
new candidates under PMGDISHA.
GUJARAT
PMGDISHA Certificate distribution was organized VLE PROFILE: CHINTANKUMAR PARGI
Mahasamund district. More than 82 beneficiaries received
the certificates. Village Sarpanch Santosh Kumar Sahu was
the chief guest during the event which was chaired by EDM
Bhupendra Ambilkar.
Mr.Chintankumar Pargi, a Village Level Entrepreneur under
DC Vivek Kumar Samal and Shyamal Sharma also motivated CSC, belongs to Scheduled Tribe family located in rural area of
to all the students who are certified under PMGDISHA scheme Panchmahal district. His Centre is Situated at Khedapa(N.V)
and also guided them about digital transaction like BHIM App Village in the district.
and explain the main objective of digital literate.
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Government of IndiaHe decided to work for his locality and now he is delivering
all CSC services through Digitalseva portal. He has been
VLE PROFILE: PATHAR MAHESH
delivering all CSC service including PMGDISHA (Pradhan NARSIBHAI
Mantri Gramin Digital Shaksharta Abhiyan), Digipay, National
Pension Scheme (NPS), Recharge, Sarakari Pariksha,
insurance, health service etc.
Being as young as 26-year-old Pathar Mahesh Narsibhai
has been delivering almost all services under CSC. A B.Com
graduate, Mahesh has been delivering services including
insurance, Fast Tag BCC , Tally Account CSC Skill services
under PMGDISHA etc at the center located Jamjodhpur
He has also been disbursing pension, MGNREGA wages and district.
other incentives through Digipay. He also participated CSC
event like that Swachh Bharat Pakhwada to Bicycle Rally in
his Village and aware to people swachhata. Till date, he has
completed 250 beneficiaries register and 182 candidates
have been successfully certified under PMGDISHA project.
PMGDISHA AWARENESS CAMPAIGN
CONDUCTED AT FAIR PRICE SHOP
With the infrastructure of 10 laptops, Mahesh has almost
registered more than 150 women as part of PMGDISHA.
VLE Iqbalbhai Shaikh from Navi Signali panchayat hosted
a PMGDISHA awareness camp at his Fair Price Shop (FPS).
The entrepreneur has completed the registration of 250
candidates and 220 students have been certified.
24 February 2018 I Pradhan Mantri Gramin Disha (A unique initiative for Digital Literacy for rural India)CERTIFICATES DISTRIBUTED AT VALSAD
DISTRICT
VLE Bhavesh Panchal distributed PMGDISHA certificate to more than 45 candidates from Valsad district. Bhavesh has
completed 250 candidates and more than 226 beneficiaries have been certified.
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Government of IndiaJHARKHAND Aiming to accelerate the implementation of PMGDISHA
scheme, VLEs hailing from Hunterganj block was held. The
prime focus was on PMGDISHA, Education Services (Like-
BENEFICIARY PROFILE- PAWAN BCC, British English, Embibe, Tally, GST etc.) The workshop
KUMAR also motivated VLEs to boost student registration and
certification in PMGDISHA. BDO, EDC and DM were present.
PMGDISHA has facilitated digital literacy to Pawan Kumar
despite of being in the remote part of the state. According to CERTIFICATES DISTRIBUTED IN
Mr. Kumar, he was totally unaware of computer or other digital HUNTERGANJ
devices and services.
More than 60 beneficiaries received their certificates during
an event organised here in Jharkhand. EDM and Coordinators
distributed the certificates to the candidates.
QUIZ COMPETITION HELD
However, the scheme has changed the outlook of Mr. Kumar
enabling him to handle the devices. “I have started using
emails and started using social media platforms to share the
photographs and moments. I have even started using digital
payment gateways,” says the beneficiary.
BLOCK-LEVEL WORKSHOP
CONDUCTED
VLE Kush Kumar from Siyalgudri Panchayat in Dhanbad
organised quiz competition on the basis of the PMGDISHA
course module. The beneficiaries enthusiastically participated
in the competitions.
Following the event, the beneficiaries also received course
completion certificates. More than 60 candidates were
present for the programme.
26 February 2018 I Pradhan Mantri Gramin Disha (A unique initiative for Digital Literacy for rural India)VLE INITIATES SWACHHTA DRIVE
Mobilising more than 200 people from Birajpur panchayat
in Dhanbad district, VLE Kumar Chhatrapati voluntarily
organised Swachhta drive. The team collectively cleaned the
public places and installed dustbins.
VLE Rajesh Kumar hosted a day-long workshop at Bhandaridih
Panchayat in the district. VLE Hasnain Ansari organised a
PMGDISHA workshop Chaitadih village and made villagers
aware of the scheme. He also organised similar workshops at
the schools located in the precinct.
CERTIFICATES DISTRIBUTED AT
RANCHI
The drive also spread messages on the importance of
maintaining health and hygiene. He also campaigned for the
CSC services including PMGDISHA during the initiative.
PMGDISHA AWARENESS WORKSHOP
IN GIRIDIH DISTRICT
Ranchi Education Consultant Mr. Praveen Kumar and eBlock
Manager, Bundu, Mr. Piyush Jaysawal jointly gave away the
PMGDISHA and BCC certificates at CSC Darpan Sewa Sanstha,
Bundu. Beneficiaries were trained by VLE Rajesh Sinha. 21
BCC certificate has been distributed among beneficiaries.
Prizes were also distributed.
As part of bringing more people on board under PMGDISHA, a
number of workshops were held in different villages of Giridih
district.
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Government of IndiaRANCHI- IT DISTRICT OF THE YEAR
KARNATAKA
VLE TRANSFORMS HANDIHAL
PANCHAYAT WITH THE MAGIC WAND
When a survey at Handihal Gram Panchayat on computer
literacy took place, most of the villagers were unaware about
its use and benefits. Suresh V from the same village took this
as an opportunity to step forward for a social cause. He started
a CSC and introduced PMGDISHA scheme to the villagers. He
also attracted registration after letting them know that the
training is totally free for the villagers.
Hon’ble Chief Minister of Jharkhand Shri Raghubar Das
declared Ranchi as the IT district of the year during IT Conclave
organised by the state government. CSC’s contribution in the
digital literacy movement at the grassroot level and rural BPO
played a pivotal role in nailing the award. The CSC team and
VLEs jointly collected the award from the CM.
SUNIL KUMAR BARNWAL IAS
DISTRIBUTES PMGDISHA
CERTIFICATES
The people who were totally ignorant about the digital devices
and technology have started using BHIM app and other useful
services from the internet to upgrade their life.
“Now the entire village is equipped in this digital world.
Actually, more than the earnings, we feel proud and increased
my self-esteem after achieving this,” said VLE.
Suresh was a photographer with 10 years of experience in the
field. According to Suresh, the district coordinator was also
cooperative for achieving the success.
Secretary to Chief Minister, Jharkhand Shri Sunil Kumar He has registered around 191 candidates. The VLE has
Barnwal gave away the PMGDISHA course completion also started campaigning in the nearby schools and other
certificates during an event held in Angarah block in the institutions for getting more beneficiaries on board.
district. DDC Ranchi Shri Shashi Ranjan was also present
during the event.
The certificate distribution was followed by a workshop on
PMGDISHA. Various other services under CSC were also
explained.
28 February 2018 I Pradhan Mantri Gramin Disha (A unique initiative for Digital Literacy for rural India)MAKING WORLD A BETTER PLACE TO in being a known VLE in Dharwad District, Hubballi taluk,
LIVE Gambyapur GP who have completed 250 PMGDISHA
registration and assessments and also eligible for the new
250 registration through PMGDISHA with the help of CSC
Digital Seva Portal.
PMGDISHA TRAINING PROGRAMME
For VLE Manjunath Dodamani, his soul aim is to ‘make world
a better place to live’. With CSC providing an opportunity to do
something for the needy and also for the rural population with
a unique yet simple program called PMGDISHA opened up a
whole new horizon for people like Mr. Dodamani who wanted
to do something for the rural crowd.
VLE Nagaraj Majjigudda from Shishuvinahala organised
PMGDISHA training programme. He has completed the
target of 250 candidates. The VLE visited the houses in the
panchayat and met housewives and women labourers. After
completing the course, these women have started making
digital transactions using BHIM app. Other training modules
are also implemented in their day-to-day lives.
PMGDISHA is a unique platform which has helped people
like Mr. Dodamani to realize his dream of service backed
by monetary rewards as well. He registered as a VLE, and
decided to venture into PMGDISHA and started a centre
in rural location. He mobilized people in the rural areas in
temples and mandi’s and shabha bhavans, educated them
about cashless transactions and also importance of digital
literacy to one person for every house.
He also motivated them to encourage their children to know
about computer and digital devices. This effort resulted
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Government of IndiaKERALA
PMGDISHA CENTRE INAUGURATED PMGDISHA CAMPAIGN HELD AT
KOTTAYAM DISTRICT
East Kallada panchayat president inaugurated a new
PMGDISHA training centre during an event in Kollam district.
Panchayat members, the District Coordinator and the villagers Sijo George, District Coordinator of CSC visited Koruthode
were present for the event. Panchayat situated in Kanjirappally taluk, Kottayam district in
Kerala. The purpose of the visit was to conduct PMGDISHA
student enrolment campaign.
VLE Binija Sasikumar delivered the welcome address.
Following the speeches, the assemblage also witnessed
a discussion on a topic titled ‘Uses and misuses of mobile
phones and internet’. The villagers actively participated. VLE Mr Sinto Mohan arranged the campaign . We had a
meeting with the Principal of Govt LP school Punchavayal
Finally the coordinator introduced PMGDISHA course and the ,Koruthode where the campaign was arranged. The campaign
structure to the villagers. The VLE registered more than 30 started at around 11am and more than 40 people participated.
students on the inaugural day. Sijo explained about PMGDISHA. More than 37 people were
enrolled in PMGDISHA by VLE Mr Sinto Mohan
30 February 2018 I Pradhan Mantri Gramin Disha (A unique initiative for Digital Literacy for rural India)PMGDISHA TRAINING PROGRAMME
HELD AT KOZHIKODE
but spread the word of mouth. This changed the scenario and
VLE Sunil Kumar organised PMGDISHA training programme Vijaylakshmi has registered around 134 candidates and 100
at Thiruvambadi panchayat in the Kozhikode district. He has beneficiaries are certified.
brought 92 candidates on board.
BENEFICIARY PROFILE- BINEESH
The VLE, Mr Bineesh from Palakkad, successfully spread the
message of importance of digital literacy in his panchayath. In
his center, 247 candidates are registered for PMGDISHA, out
of them 222 completed the test and 221 are certified.
The VLE visited the villages and made them aware of the
significance of digital literacy in the present era. After taking
this training, students have been able to do the banking
transactions, purchasing daily items using mobile apps
(BHIM).The PMGDISHA centre has 3-4 computers used for
the training purposes.
VLE PROFILE- VIJAYLAKSHMI With the help of Panchayath Authorities and Youth clubs,
he has ensured the participation of villagers, Kudambasree
Mrs. VIJAYALAKSHMI is a Vle from Amarambalam workers, Anganwadi workers, Asha workers, etc.
Panchayath, Nilmbur Taluk in Malappuram District. She was
forced to drop her studies after completing the matriculation. Around 60% of registered candidates are females and out
Initially they had a computer centre which later took a new of them more than 40 candidates are under Schedule Caste
avatar as a CSC. The main aim of starting CSC was to provide category.
good services to common people and earn profit.
As people were unaware of the scheme, Vijayalakshmi had
to sweat hard to conduct awareness campaigns and get
beneficiaries. However, after once people started knowing
about the scheme, the villagers not only registered themselves
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Government of IndiaMANIPUR WORKSHOP HELD AT IMPHAL Chaired by PMGDISHA State Consultant Dilip Wangkhem and District Consultant Munindro Sapam, CSC hosted a day-long workshop at at the Department of Information Technology (DIT), Government of Manipur, Imphal. 6 TCs/VLEs were present for the meeting. PICTURES OF DIFFERENT ACTIVITIES UNDER PMGDISHA IN MANIPUR 32 February 2018 I Pradhan Mantri Gramin Disha (A unique initiative for Digital Literacy for rural India)
ODISHA
THE CHANGEMAKERS OF THE STATE With the support of panchayat authorities and denizens,
Dushmanta Kumar has completed the registration of 250
candidates and 178 candidates have been certified.
VLE S.K.Sadakat and VLE Damburudhar Kusulia are also
contributing their part in the state.
PUNJAB
A SEMINAR-CUM-TRAINING
SESSIONS HELD
Alleviating the social issues of illiteracy, a group of VLEs from
Odisha are tirelessly working to make the state complete
digitally literate. Amir Bisoyi from Jhilimili village has been
training the villagers on digital devices and internet. He has
been training skills with the help of Youtube videos.
A seminar-cum-training session was organized at CSC center
of VLE Mr Gagan, District Fazilka, Abohar. Rural Women’s and
Girls were imparted with digital literacy training and briefed on
various CSC services. The objective was to bring these women
together in a forum where they could be awaked about their
rights.
Mr Raj Kumar Shukla, Manager Punjab Gramin Bank guided
participants about various central government schemes
which are beneficial for them and further these schemes help
women’s to be self dependent by starting/establishing their
own venture.
“We were totally unaware of the computers, smartphones MLA NK SHARMA INAUGURATES
and internet. However, the sessions under PMGDISHA has NEW CENTRE
helped us to explore this new media. Moreover, we are really
surprised with how Youtube can help us to get innovative in New CSC center was inaugurated in Village Joula Khurd of
our trade,” said a beneficiary. SAS Nagar in Punjab by MLA, Mr. NK Sharma, Derra Bassi. In
this event he assured citizens will get digital services along
VLE Dushmanta Kumar Pradhan from Kothabhuin was a with education services through common service center. He
government job aspirant. However, the vision of CSC in also described, CSC center across India as one stop shop for
general and PMGDISHA in specific has attracted him to citizens’ needs VLEs from nearby villages were present during
initiate PMGDISHA scheme in his village. the event.
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Government of IndiaHe is proud of training and certifying the first mentally
TAMIL NADU challenged student Mr. Selva Pandi S / O . Susai Antony
Kollumedu, a 8th grader from Government High School
‘THERE IS NO SUBSTITUTE FOR PMGDISHA HELPED TO TRANSFORM
HARDWORK’: VLE GOKULKRISHNAN R THIRUVAMATHUR VILLAGE TO
DIGITAL
Gokulkrishnan has enrolled 250 students in Vellanur
panchayat. They are completed the training successfully. He
trained them about basics of computer and how to handle
digital devices and BhimApp, about Aadhaar , AEPS Services
and etc. Parents of the Kollumedu and Arikkambedu Govt
School students started thanking him and the government for
providing this service for free of cost.
PMGDISHA took off in Thiruvamathur in the time of
The District manager Mr. Naveen and The Panchayat officials demonetisation. The villagers had no access to internet or
and Govt school headmasters and teachers were supported to other digital banking solutions when Gnanavel S introduced
implement this scheme in the village. CSC offered a platform the scheme to the villagers.
for success.
34 February 2018 I Pradhan Mantri Gramin Disha (A unique initiative for Digital Literacy for rural India)The denizens of Thiruvamathur enthusiastically enrolled
themselves for the course. The villagers started the digital TELANGANA
transactions after the completion.
BR AMBEDKAR DRIVE CONDUCTED
To commemorate the 127th birth anniversary of Dr. BR
Ambedkar, the chief architect of Constitution of India, CSC SPV
has decided to conduct a 10-day activity drive to implement
A PMGDISHA district level workshop was conducted the vision and mission of Babasaheb Ambedkar at grass-root
at villupuram District by Mr. Dhinesh Babu. Scheme of level with the help of our VLEs.
PMGDISHA was fully explained by him. “The syllabus of the
coaching is prescribed in a simple manner and students
understand very easily and it created awareness among the
student. I had trained 247 beneficiaries as a computer literate
under PMGDISHA program,” said Gnanavel.
PMGDISHA Training Centres from all the districts across the
state have been paid tribute and orgnaised various events at
their Communities / CSCs / Gram Panchayaths.
Palanivel Sengodan from Salem and Karthikeyan from Somur
have made more villagers digital literate.
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Government of IndiaPEDDAPALLI PMGDISHA Auto Campaign was organised in Sulthanabad mandal, Peddaplli district to create Awareness about Digital Literacy among Citizen. New Training Centres also started in Katnapalli, Kadambhapur and Bupathipur villages and started student registration. 36 February 2018 I Pradhan Mantri Gramin Disha (A unique initiative for Digital Literacy for rural India)
PMGDISHA CENTRE INAUGURATED
New Pmgdisha center inaugurated in Kanukula village,
Peddapalli dist. The Centre has been set up at Sri.
Venkateshwara handlooms cluster society to impart the
Digital Literacy to weavers in the village.
SURYAPET
NEW PMGDISHA CENTRE
DC conducted awareness programme on PMGDISHA scheme
and CSC services to villagers of Aakupamula Grampanchayat,
in Munagala mandal, Suryapet district.
WARANGAL PMGDISHA Training started in Elugur Station village in
Warangal Rural District. The Centre was inaugurated by Village
PMGDisha certificates distributed to certified beneficiaries in Sarpanch and ward members. DC explained about the need of
Parkal, Warangal rural district. Digital Literacy and started Student registration.
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Government of IndiaNIZAMABAD
VLE Srinivas trained all these Women beneficiaries on
Computer operating, Browsing of internet, Sending and
VLE Khagendar Kasula providing Digital Liyeracy training in receiving of Email and Cash less payments using BHIM
Brahmanapally village in Nizamabad district under CSR of App. Around 350 beneficiaries certified and received their
McAfee Software India Pvt Ltd. certificates on this occasion. Now they are able to doing Cash
less payments for their daily needs and browsing internet for
KOMURAMBHEEM ASIFABAD News and other needs.
CERITIFICATES DISTRIBUTED
Babasaagar villagers in Komarambheem Asifabad is now
getting digital literacy with PMGIDSHA. The remote tribal
village in the district is now becoming digitally literate with the
help of CSC VLE.
MP DISTRIBUTES PMGDISHA
CERTIFICATES PMGDISHA Certificates distributed to beneficiaries in
Thurakayamjal village, in Ranga Reddy District. VLE Ms.
Hon’ble MP Sri. Azmeera Seetaram Naik distributed Parameshwari trained around 450 Women on Digital Literacy
PMGDISHA Certificates in Awapuram, Bhadradri district. VLE and all of them have certified under PMGDISHA. All these
Konda Srinivas has been set up training centre in Aswapuram women are house makers and now they are helping and
exclusive for Women beneficiaries. Around 480 Women guiding their children to browse internet.
beneficiaries registered themselves under PMGDISHA and
undergone training.
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