India is one of the fastest developing countries in the world. It is true, but to what extent? When we talk about contemporary digital India, how digital is it?
India has a concerning digital literacy gap between the poor and the rich, the rural and the urban and the young and the old.
Although the government has been launching many initiatives, policies, schemes, and so on to develop the country digitally, a large section of our society can not access it due to a lack of awareness and digital literacy.
Hence, CSC was launched as part of E-governance plans in 2006. Recently, it has been also added to the 31 Mission Mode Projects under “Digital India”.
If you're here, you must be curious to know what CSC stands for, what are its benefits, how it can help you and so much more. If yes, read this article till the end to find out everything you need and want to know about CSC.
What is a CSC?
CSC or Common Service Centre aims to revamp the front-end delivery systems of public services such as the issuance of certificates, licences, Aadhar cards and more.
The CSC also creates job opportunities for village entrepreneurs who can run the Common Service Centres in their area. At present, the government aims to have at least one CSC in every Gram Panchayat.
CSC in a Gram Panchayat acts as an amalgamation of private and public sectors at the central level. However, this isn't the case with the state-level CSCs. At the state level, private companies known as “Service Centre Agencies” are responsible for selecting and hiring Village Level Entrepreneurs (VLE).
Whatever the case is, the employment provided by csc seva kendra encourages rural people to contribute and participate in the initiative launched by the government of India.
How to set up a CSC?
To set up a CSC, you're required to complete the application procedure first. Follow the given steps to set up CSC:
Visit the official CSC portal and navigate to the “Interested to become a CSC” tab.
Now, tap on the registration link and enter your Aadhar card details.
Next, authenticate your identity by choosing any option from IRIS, Finger Tips or OTP.
Once you verify that, select the location of the place you wish to apply for CSC.
Lastly, tap on submit to complete your CSC application process.
How long does it take to register for a CSC?
The registration duration of CSC depends on the region you're applying for. It indeed takes time and effort to get it in your desired location. Moreover, there's no guarantee of getting one.
Can I sell CSC services without obtaining a CSC certificate?
You can sell many CSC services even without obtaining a CSC certificate or CSC Seva Kendra login such as utility services. Utility services include PAN, Bill Payment, Recharges, AEPS, DMT, Bus, Train, Insurance EMI, LIC and so much more.
You can also sell GST-related services like GST registration, GST returns, ITR, Food license, etc.
To Summarise
This article explores a brief overview of CSC, including its meaning, objectives and registration process.
