Published on 28/11/2017 11:06:44 AM | Source: Dion Global Solutions Ltd.
CSC to play key role in Digital India programme: Minister
Alphons Kannanthanam, Minister of State Electronics & IT, in the workshop of District Managers of CSC mentioned that the Common Service Centre have to play a significant role in Digital India initiatives of the government. He said that CSC rural entrepreneurs have the ability to revolutionize India by empowering rural citizens and providing opportunities to access various government and other services. They can take forward the agenda of the government in serving the underserved especially those living in the rural India.
Addressing at the CSC National Conference, the Minister appreciated the efforts of the Common Services Centres (CSCs) in providing key services like PMGDISHA, Aadhaar, banking, insurance to the grassroots. He gave the example of Kottayam, Kerala that was the first hundred percent digitally literate town in India, said, “CSCs are the biggest agent to complete the PM Modi’s dream of reaching fruits of development to the last man.
Digital India provides the voice to the voiceless and that is going to be fulfilled by CSCs.” The Minister added, “I am very happy to see the biggest revolution in this country is being done by Common Services Centres. CSC District Managers represent the government vision in the districts. They are the voice of government in their area and can contribute in making a digitally inclusive society.”
