The Common Services Centres (CSC), a pioneering initiative under the Government of India’s Digital India programme, will celebrate its 16th Establishment Day on 16th July 2025 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.

Shri Amit Shah, Union Minister of Home Affairs and Minister of Cooperation, will inaugurate the event. Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw, Union Minister Electronics & Information Technology and Shri 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, Shri 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, Gas, etc.)
• Municipal Services (e.g., 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

🎊Come & Be a Part of the Grand Celebration! 🎊

🎉Celebrating 16 Glorious Years of CSC – Empowering India at the Last Mile.

Join us as we celebrate CSC’s journey of empowering India at the last mile.

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Dharmendra Tewari/ Navin Sreejith/ Aparajita Priyadarshini

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