Union Home & Cooperation Minister Amit Shah to inaugurate the event
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NATIONAL, July 11, 2025: The Common Services Centres (CSC), a pioneering initiative under the Government of India’s Digital India programme, will celebrate its 16th Establishment Day on July 16 at Yashobhoomi Convention Centre, Dwarka, New Delhi. Over the last sixteen years, CSC has become one of the world’s largest digital service delivery networks, operating through more than 6.5 lakh functional centres in both rural and urban areas.
Amit Shah, Union Minister of Home Affairs and Cooperation will inaugurate the event. Ashwini Vaishnaw, Union Minister Electronics & Information Technology and Jitin Prasada, Minister of State for Electronics & Information Technology will also grace the occasion.
The event will also showcase the future roadmap of CSCs, which focuses on deeper penetration, service expansion, and technology-led innovation. This new phase will include the integration of AI-based services, cloud solutions, and digitally enabled livelihoods, aiming to scale up CSCs as engines of rural innovation and Atmanirbhar Bharat (self-reliant India).
CSC Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) will also host a series of celebrations at national, state, and district levels. Senior government dignitaries, industry partners, policymakers, and thousands of VLEs are expected to join in recognising the achievements of the CSC movement.
The celebration will also honour outstanding Village Level Entrepreneurs (VLEs) and community leaders who have shown exceptional commitment to transforming lives through the CSC platform. It will serve as a tribute to their spirit of social entrepreneurship and service.
CSC’s 16th Foundation Day is a reaffirmation of the government’s mission to ensure inclusive development through digital means. As a model of public-private partnership, CSC has become the cornerstone of digital governance, citizen-centric delivery, and community transformation. All stakeholders, citizens, and members of the media are invited to be part of this nationwide celebration of digital empowerment and grassroots progress.
CSC and Cooperative Sector
In the year 2022, in the presence of Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah, CSC signed an agreement with NABARD and the Ministry of Cooperation. Under this agreement, cooperative credit societies across the country have now started functioning as Common Services Centres (CSCs).
Following this partnership, Primary Agricultural Credit Societies (PACS) and LAMPS (Large Area Multi-Purpose Societies) were provided CSC IDs and were given comprehensive training. After completing the training, these societies began offering CSC services in the remote areas of their respective states.
The objective behind this collaboration is to empower a larger section of rural communities and financial empowerment of PACS. On average, each society has around 500 members. If one community progresses well, the benefits reach these 500 individuals or families first. Eventually, this creates a ripple effect, expanding the network and significantly increasing the number of registrations for services offered by CSCs.
Common Service Centres: From Last-Mile Access to Future-Ready Services
CSC SPV was established in 2006 under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), with the vision to deliver digital services to the last mile and to create a robust ICT-based network across India.
Each CSC is managed by a Village Level Entrepreneur (VLE), a local resident who serves as the digital and service bridge between the government and citizens. These centres provide a wide range of essential services including Aadhaar enrollment and update, PAN card processing, passport applications, banking and insurance services through DigiPay and the BC model, telemedicine through eSanjeevani, legal services under the Tele-Law initiative, PMGDISHA digital literacy training, and various utility services like electricity and water bill payments. CSCs also support students with exam registrations, scholarship applications, and online courses.
Vision for Inclusive Digital India
CSCs have played a pivotal role in empowering citizens in rural India—particularly women, farmers, and marginalized communities by offering them digital access, financial inclusion, healthcare, and livelihood support at their doorstep. The CSC ecosystem includes initiatives such as CSC Academy for digital education and skill training; CSC Grameen eStore to promote rural e-commerce; and programs for supporting Self Help Groups (SHGs) and Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs), especially in agriculture and crafts.
Here is a comprehensive list of services delivered through Common Services Centres (CSCs) across India.
Government to Citizen (G2C) Services
Aadhaar Enrollment and Update
PAN Card Application
Passport Services
Birth and Death Certificate applications
DigiLocker services
Utility Bill Payments (Electricity, Water and Gas)
Municipal Services (Property tax payment)
Financial Inclusion Services
Banking (via Business Correspondents of various banks)
DigiPay – Aadhaar Enabled Payment System (AEPS)
Insurance services (PMJJBY, PMSBY, Life & General Insurance)
Pension Services (e.g., Atal Pension Yojana, NPS, Jeevan Pramaan)
Loan facilitation and PM Mudra Yojana support
Education and Skill Development
CSC Academy (Skill training, online courses)
NIOS and IGNOU Registration and Services
CSC Olympiad
Health Services
Telemedicine Services
Ayushman Bharat (PM-JAY) registration and support
Agriculture and Allied Services
Kisan Credit Card (KCC) applications
PM-KISAN registration and beneficiary support
Soil Health Card and Crop Insurance
Agri-input booking through CSC Grameen eStore
Farmer Producer Organisation (FPO) support
Tele-agriculture and agri advisories
Digital Services and Utilities
CSC Grameen eStore (eCommerce for rural products)
LED Bulb distribution (UJALA Scheme)
Recharge and DTH services
Mobile and DTH recharges
Legal and Governance Services
Tele-Law: Legal consultation and services
eStamp and Document Registration
Other Notable Services
Travel Booking (Train, Bus, Flight)
Hotel Booking and Tour Packages
IRCTC Agent Services
Mobile phone and accessories sale
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