The Common Services Centers (CSCs) are an integral part of Digital India Programme. They are the access points for delivery of various digital services to villages and rural areas across the country and contribute towards fulfilling the Government’s mandate of a digitally and financially inclusive society.
CSCs offer assisted access of e-services to citizens with a focus on enhancing governance. Apart from delivering essential government and public utility services, CSCs also deliver a range of social welfare schemes, financial services, education and skill development courses, healthcare, agriculture services and digital literacy.
Total CSCs Functional across the country -- 3.99 lakh Total CSCs in Gram Panchayats -- 2.59 lak
CSC e-Governance Services India Limited, a Special Purpose Vehicle (CSC SPV), has been set up by the Ministry of Electronics & IT to oversee the implementation of the CSC scheme. CSC SPV provides a centralized collaborative framework for delivery of services to citizens through CSCs, besides ensuring systemic viability and sustainability of the Scheme.