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Newdelhi:16 July 2025:  Common Service Centre e-Governance Services India Limited (CSC SPV), under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), celebrated 10 Years of Digital India at the Yashobhoomi Convention Centre, Dwarka, New Delhi. The grand celebration marked a decade of transformative digital empowerment across the nation.

The event was graced by the august presence of Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw,  Union Minister of Electronics & Information Technology, and Shri Jitin Prasada, Union Minister of State for  Electronics & Information Technology.

Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw inaugurated the program as the Chief Guest. In his address, the Hon’ble Minister said, “VLE brothers and sisters across the country have set a remarkable example by delivering the benefits of Digital India to every citizen. When the world questioned how a tea seller or a vegetable vendor could use digital payments, today that dream has come true—UPI payments have surpassed Visa transactions. This is the strength of 1.4 billion Indians.”

He highlighted that CSC has reached nearly 90% of villages in the country and said, “If there is any medium capable of reaching every village, it is CSC.”

Shri Vaishnaw cited inspiring stories of VLE Manjulata from Mayurbhanj district and VLE Rose Angelina from Meghalaya. Despite challenging circumstances, both women acquired digital skills and empowered their communities.

“Amidst the scenic hills and remote villages of East West Khasi Hills in Meghalaya, woman VLE Rose Angelina M. Kharsyntiew has scripted a digital revolution. Through her center in the Mairang area, she is not only delivering services but also setting an example of transformation, empowerment, and community service,” he added.

Welcoming the dignitaries, Shri Sanjay Rakesh, Managing Director & CEO, CSC SPV, stated, “With CSC, there is no need to visit cities to avail government services. CSC centres are providing G2C and B2B services at doorsteps in remote areas of the country, enabling digital empowerment.” He also said, “In the past 10 years, CSC has emerged as a model of Digital India that represents a new paradigm of inclusion and empowerment. I am fully confident that by moving forward with the Hon’ble Prime Minister’s mantra of Sabka Saath, Sabka Vishwas, we will take the country to new heights.”