Common Services Centres Special Purpose Vehicle (CSC SPV) celebrated its establishment day in New Delhi, graced by distinguished dignitaries from various government departments.
Key Dignitaries
- Sh. Jitin Prasada, Union Minister of State for Electronics and Information Technology and Commerce & Industry
- Sh. S. Krishnan, Secretary, Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY)
- Sh. V Srinivas, Secretary, Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances
- Sh. Shailesh Kumar Singh, Secretary, Ministry of Rural Development
- Sh. Sanjay Rakesh, Managing Director, CSC SPV
Inaugural Address by Sh. Jitin Prasada
Union Minister of State Sh. Jitin Prasada highlighted the significant role of Village Level Entrepreneurs (VLEs) and emphasized the potential for CSCs to drive change in the next 15 years, particularly in healthcare, e-commerce, and AI. He also stressed the importance of making weather and agriculture information available through CSCs.
Insights from S. Krishnan, Secretary, MeitY
S. Krishnan acknowledged the pivotal role of CSCs in promoting rural enterprise and digital inclusion, especially for rural citizens. He emphasized the essential role of CSCs in bridging the last mile gap in government schemes.
Achievements and Initiatives
The vast network of CSC centers has made significant contributions to various schemes such as Digital Literacy, Tele-Medicine, Insurance, Tele-law, and Skill development. Sh. Krishnan emphasized the importance of breaking the digital divide and praised CSC’s efforts in digital education and cyber learning.
Remarks by Shri Sanjay Rakesh, Managing Director, CSC SPV
Sanjay Rakesh highlighted the active engagement of CSC SPV in delivering government services, promoting digital literacy, and extending services to deprived regions and tribal communities through VLEs. He also emphasized the role of VLEs as local influencers and CSC’s impact as a social change maker.
Recognition and Collaboration
46 top performing VLEs, Aadhaar Seva Kendra (ASK) Operators, and District Managers were felicitated during the program. Additionally, an MoU was exchanged between CSC SPV and the Department of Higher Education for Automated Permanent Academic Account Registry (APAAR) Ids and Educational Services delivery through CSCs.
Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQs):
- Who was the Union Minister of State present at the CSC SPV establishment day celebration?
- A) Sh. S. Krishnan
- B) Sh. Jitin Prasada
- C) Sh. V Srinivas
- D) Sh. Shailesh Kumar Singh
- Answer: B) Sh. Jitin Prasada
- Which government department’s Secretary emphasized the role of CSCs in promoting rural enterprise and digital inclusion?
- A) Ministry of Rural Development
- B) Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology
- C) Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances
- D) Department of Higher Education
- Answer: B) Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology
- What was the focus of Sh. Jitin Prasada’s address regarding CSCs’ potential in the changing era of technology and Artificial Intelligence?
- A) Healthcare and e-commerce only
- B) AI and weather information
- C) Digital literacy and cyber learning
- D) Tele-Medicine and Insurance
- Answer: B) AI and weather information