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Event Report Hon’ble Union Minister of Electronics & IT and Law & Justice Shri Ravi Shankar Prasad inaugurated a State-level VLE (Village level Entrepreneur) Conference on “ ग्रामीण उयिमता की नई पहल : CSC-CREATING A NEW WAVE IN RURAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP ’’ at Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, UP on 6th September, 2016. The conference was an initiative by CSC e-Governance Services India Ltd. (CSC-SPV) to create a platform to enhance rural entrepreneurship in the state of Uttar Pradesh through CSCs by bringing its various stakeholders together. The Varanasi VLE conference organized by CSC SPV brought the network of Government, VLEs, Industry and Rural India together on a common platform through this mega event CSCs in Uttar Pradesh Uttar Pradesh is the most populous State in India and the second largest State in terms of economy, with a GDP of 9.76 lakh crore. Uttar Pradesh has the largest number of Common Services Centers (CSCs) in the country as well. The network of 45,565 CSCs across the State is providing seamless G2C and B2C services to rural citizens. With the indicators forecasting double-digit growth in the State in financial year 2016-17, the time is ripe to take Digital India to the last mile. Uttar Pradesh occupies the top position in terms of roll out of CSCs across the country, especially at Gram Panchayat level. Of the total 45,565 CSCs across the State, 31,777 CSCs are in Gram Panchayats.The State has the largest number of 5191 Permanent Enrolment Centers (PECs) delivering Aadhaar services. These PECs also generate the highest number of Aadhaar numbers at 322.50 lakh. Under the Banking service, the largest numbers of active Banking Correspondents are in Uttar Pradesh, i.e. 2,344 BCs out of 10,404 nation-wide. The conference brought the CSC stakeholders on a common platform to deliberate and share experiences on delivering various services through CSC and ways to infuse new synergy in the 1 delivery of services through CSC in the State. Page The conference was presided by Hon’ble Minister Shri Ravi Shankar Prasad and had the participation by MP, Machhlishahar, Shri Ram Charitra Nishad, MLA Varanasi Cantt, Smt. Jyotsana Srivastava. It also had participation of industry such as Apollo Healthcare, Siemens, TCS, Videocon, Super 30 and Knowledge Podium were present. They further conveyed their full support to CSCs. Over 3000 Village Level Entrepreneurs of CSCs from across the state of Uttar Pradesh especially Varanasi, Mirzapur Sonebhadra, Gonda, Gorakhpur, Jaunpur, Ghazipur and Machhlishahar, gathered at the CSC Varanasi VLE Conference. Shri Dinesh Tyagi, CEO, CSC SPV welcomed all the distinguished guests and VLEs to the conference On the occasion, a booklet on the Status of CSC in UP and success stories of VLEs was launched by the dignitaries and Hon’ble Minister 2 Page Conference Highlights Videocon d2h was the Title Sponsor of the conference. • The major industry partners during the conference were: TCS, Videocon, Siemens/Knowledge Podium LAUNCHES and I Scholar. & PARTNERSHIPS • Siemens and Knowledge Podium initiated Skill Development Programme. 1. Wi-Fi facility for five • CSC SPV and TCS partnered to create a Digital Skill (5) villages in Arajiline Hub for skill courses through common service blocks in Varanasi. centres. 2. Veterinary tele- • CSC Service stalls of all verticals were set up consultation will be available in Uttar Pradesh through the CSC network from 9.30 AM to 6.00 PM, five days a week. 3. Diagnostic kit for Malaria and Dengue now available at CSCs for the rural population in Uttar Pradesh through Speaking on the occasion, Hon’ble Minister Shri Ravi Shankar Apollo Tele-health Prasad coined the term ‘Rapid Action Force for Digital Services. India’ for VLEs. He said, “Now, our villagers have Facebook 4. Videocon D2H will and Twitter accounts. This is the real Digital India. The nation bring Digital DTH has a great potential for change where the role of change services through CSC makers is important. I am very happy to note that we have centres in Uttar Pradesh. 2, 29,000 CSC that are changing face of rural economy in India.” 5. CSC SPV and Siemens/Knowledge He added further that the number of CSCs will reach the Podium jointly have 2.50 lakh target in the next six months, from 2.29 lakh now initiated skill .“Uttar Pradesh is still behind from others in terms of CSC roll development courses. outs. In our effort to reach out to rural and remote areas for ‘Digital India’ programme and giving information technology 6. CSCs will assemble services to those who still cannot, the State of Uttar Pradesh LED lamps to boost can play an important role,” Hon'ble Minister said.“If we think rural economy. 3 Page of at least 10 employees in each CSC, that would mean 25 lakh jobs and that is ‘minimum” . He also said, "I would write to Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh to increase the profit in G2C services from Rs 2 to Rs 15. If that doesn’t happen, I’ll have it done when the next government takes charge." The Hon’ble Minister also launched the following services during the Conference: Six Digital Villages in Uttar Pradesh: Through wi-fi facility, people of five villages (Jansa Bazar, Harpur, Chandapur, Bhawanipur, Dindaspur ) in Arajiline block in Varanasi can now enjoy Internet connectivity. Gram Sarpanch of Harpur village had a video chat with Hon' Minister Shri Ravi Shankar Prasad at the launch of Wi‐Fi Village at the conference. "Being a woman Sarpanch, I want you to promise me to ensure digital literacy of all women of your village. If you succeed it doing this, then I will visit your village," said the Hon'ble minister. Tele-consultation for Animal Healthcare: Veterinary tele-consultation is now available through the CSC network from 9.30 AM to 6.00 PM, five days a week. Diagnostic Kit for Malaria and Dengue: Diagnostic kit for Malaria and Dengue now available at CSCs for the rural population through Apollo Tele-health Services. E-Legal Services: E-Legal facility through video-conferencing now available at CSCs, five times a week, for citizens. Super 30 Online Curriculum for IIT Preparation: In partnership with I Scholar, CSC SPV to launch Anand Kumar's famous Super 30 online curriculum for IIT preparation for rural students. D2H Sale and Skill Service through Videocon: CSC SPV has entered into an agreement with Videocon D2H for bringing Digital DTH services through CSC centres. Courses for Skill Development: CSC SPV and Siemens/Knowledge Podium jointly have initiated skill development courses for rural areas like air-conditioning, Assistant motorcycle mechanic, Assistant scooter mechanic, Basic electrician, Basic engineering drawing, Cyber wellness, etc. Agreement signing with TCS for Skill courses: CSC SPV in partnership with TCS will create a Digital Skill Hub for skill courses through CSCs. 4 Page Dr. Dinesh Tyagi, CEO, CSC e Governance Service Limited said that soon the common services centres will be provided with kits for manufacturing of LED bulbs, and government’s joint-venture company Energy Efficiency Services Ltd has assured procurement of all LED bulbs manufactured at common services centres.He said that if each CSC can generate at least Rs. 1 lakh per month, it could become a big source of income for such village level entrepreneurs (VLEs). He said, “Aadhar is the basis of CSC. Aadhar is CSC’s sanctity and identity. All the CSC centres either they must do Aadhar enrolment or Aadhar update. Aadhar has Rs. 280 Cr business potential. Full cycle of Aadhar activity in this country will be done by CSC.” He added, “Still there are some Panchayats where there is no CSC. In UP alone, there should be 1.5 lakh CSC centres. If one CSC gives job to 5 persons, we can imagine how much changes they can bring in this state alone.” He said that “I am thankful to Hon’ble Minister that he supported us in getting Internet Provider License. Villagers will get all the services at the doorsteps. This is real Swaraj when villagers will get services near their home”. The programme was attended by over 3,000 Village Level Entrepreneurs (VLEs), many of whom are delivering last mile delivery service across the country through CSCs. Later the plenaries called upon the audience for questions and comments to fuel discussion around the practical steps that need to be taken and how CSC VLEs and the ecommerce companies can work together. 5 Page Screening of a film on CSC – Anokhi Udaan A film on services offered by CSC called 'Anokhi Udaan' was screened. The You Tube link of the film is given below: The film showcases the various dimensions of CSC services. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iNlKYRWTYAc Experience shared by 3 VLEs Three VLEs from Hardoi, Sonbhadra and Varanasi shared the success stories of CSCs which had given employment to several people including girls. Vandana Tiwari from Hardoi runs a Common Service Centre and has 12 employees. She explained her experience on the role of CSC in creating job opportunities in the villages. Madhuri Maura from Sonbhadra faced social and financial challenges when she started a CSC. She started her centre with one laptop, now gives Aadhar as well as all the banking services with her CSC centre. Sapna Singh from Varanasi shared the challenges faced as woman VLE. She has organised investor awareness program in her area. She said: "I believe in hard work and skill building in the society." On this occasion, a Banarasi painting was presented to the Hon’ble Minister. This was prepared by VLE Shri Ajay Kumar Singh with support from Ms Shabina Bano, Tarannum and Sapna, who were all trained under an IT Ministries project.