In a landmark celebration at Yashobhoomi Convention Centre in New Delhi, the Common Services Centre (CSC) e-Governance Services India Ltd. marked 10 glorious years of Digital India. The event, known as CSC Diwas, reflected a journey that began with a simple idea to take digital services to the remotest parts of India and evolved into one of the world’s largest grassroots technology movements. Over the past decade, CSCs have become the beating heart of India’s digital inclusion mission, connecting the power of technology to rural lives in real, meaningful ways.

10 Lakh Indians to Get Free AI Training: Focus on VLEs First

The most powerful announcement of CSC Diwas 2025 came from Union Minister of Electronics & IT, Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw: free AI training for 10 lakh Indian citizens. Priority will be given to Village Level Entrepreneurs (VLEs), the real heroes of the Digital India movement. These are the men and women who run over 5.5 lakh CSCs across the country, offering everything from Aadhaar services to telemedicine, banking, and now, AI. This move is not just about technology; it's about people. It’s about helping a vegetable seller understand AI-powered payment tools. It’s about teaching a young student in a small village how AI can help improve her farm’s productivity or her school’s learning experience.

IRCTC Services & State Integration: Strengthening the Digital Infrastructure

The Minister also announced two more critical developments. The first one is that IRCTC Ticketing Services will soon be offered at all CSCs. This will simplify travel bookings for villagers, who often have to travel long distances or depend on third-party agents. The second one is Integration with State IT agencies. The Centre will work with state governments to fully integrate their e-services into the CSC network. This means local services like caste certificates, land records, and ration card updates will be more accessible than ever before. Digital India’s success is not measured in data alone; it’s measured in people’s lives changed.

The CSC Model: India’s Bridge to the Future

CSC SPV, under the Ministry of Electronics and IT, has turned a visionary idea into a living, breathing ecosystem of  service, empowerment, and innovation. Some of the key services offered at CSCs today include Aadhaar enrollment and updates, PAN card and passport services, banking insurance and pension schemes, telemedicine and digital education, legal aid through Tele-Law agricultural inputs and advisory services, and commerce through Grameen eStore. This vast service basket ensures that citizens in even the most remote villages don’t have to travel to cities for essential needs. CSC Diwas was celebrated nationwide between July 1 and 16, with lakhs of people participating across villages and towns. On July 15, IT Secretaries from across states gathered at Bharat Mandapam in Delhi to discuss the next chapter of rural e-governance. Top-performing VLEs were recognized for their efforts in bringing digital services to the doorstep of citizens. This wasn’t just a celebration; it was a renewal of India’s commitment to digital inclusion.

Digital India: From Vision to Reality

Launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in 2015, the Digital India initiative aimed to make technology a tool of empowerment. A decade later, it has bridged rural-urban divides, transformed governance, and brought millions into the formal digital economy. With CSCs now acting as India’s grassroots digital backbone, and with AI training, new services, and greater integration on the horizon, the dream of a truly inclusive, tech-enabled India is closer than ever.