Why in News?

• At the Yashobhoomi Convention Centre in Dwarka, New Delhi, Common Service Centre e-Governance Services India Limited (CSC SPV) commemorated the tenth anniversary of Digital India.

Purpose of CSCs:

• The purpose of Common Service Centres (CSCs) is to offer digital services and access, especially in rural and isolated areas.

• It is an essential component of the Digital India initiative.

Establishment and Nodal Ministry:

• Created in 2006 under the National e-Government Plan (NeGP).

• The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) is the nodal ministry.

Scope Expansion:

• To improve digital inclusion and provide a greater range of services in 2015.

Key Goals:

• To provide underserved communities with access to pertinent services in order to achieve digital, economic, educational, skill-development, and social inclusion.

Services Provided:

• e-Government Services

  • e-District services

  • Driving licenses

  • Voter ID

  • Birth, death, and marriage certificates

  • Aadhaar

  • PAN cards

  • Ration cards

  • Local government programs

• Financial Services

  • Loan services

  • Insurance

  • Pension plans

  • Banking

  • DigiPay (AEPS)

• Education

  • Online courses

  • Test-taking strategies

  • Scholarship applications

  • Skill-building initiatives

• Healthcare Services

  • Health information

  • Health insurance applications

  • Telemedicine

• Additional Services

  • E-commerce

  • Bill payment

  • Recharge services

  • Ticket booking

Management:

• Overseen by Village Level Entrepreneurs (VLEs), who are locals who have received training and assistance from the CSC Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV).

• The Ministry of Electronics & IT (MeitY) is in charge of the CSC SPV, which oversees the framework for implementation and service delivery.

Accomplishments:

• CSC has reached almost 90% of the villages in the nation.

Key Announcements Made Recently:

• Ten lakh people will receive free AI training, with priority for every VLE.

• Urged all VLEs to begin providing IRCTC services.

• Vowed to consult with chief ministers in order to integrate CSC-SPV with state IT agencies.