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What Is Computer Saksharta?

Maharshi DayanandComputer Saksharta Mission (MDCSM) is a national programme of information technology education and development. A unit of Maharshi Dayanand Computer Saksharta Sansthan. In present time, some big Institution run their certificate/ diploma programme in higher charges, due to which the lower and middle class families of our society cannot afford theload oftheir charges. Our mission studied their theme properly and decided to provide better higher technical education in computer for every sector of society in affordable charges all over India. Maharshi Dayanand Computer Saksharta Mission (MDCSM) is an ISO certified firm, specialized in conducting programs on information technology education and development. Our aim is to be the single source for quality assurance in computer education among the nation’s non-formal institutes. There are lots of courses that we host and the range entails computer application courses, multimedia course, hardware courses, professional courses, NIELIT/DOEACC courses, Nursery Teacher’s Training (A.I.E.C.C.E) and University Courses. In this fast changing world, where technology is growing from 3G to 4G and soon to have 5G- the IT industry is fast catching speed. There is hardly any area which has not been affected by technology. And so, the word distance sounds ironical in present day context. The use of computers has increased by leaps and bounds, and so the importance of computer education has become imperative. For instance the Internet has become the encyclopedia of information on numerous subjects. By clicking a few buttons, a lot of information is at your rescue. All you need to do is switch on your computer and an ocean of knowledge is there for you. All this comes without spending a single penny on it. Today our education system is swiftly moving away from traditional way of teaching to computer based learning. Even our agriculture and industrial sectors are rapidly adopting computer based technology to improve and increase production. To match up with the new software’s, versions and tools, it is necessary to make every citizen not only computer savvy but tech savvy also. These days even the minutest task is done on the internet. To embrace computer education, Maharshi Dayanand Computer Saksharta Mission takes the initiative to skill people before they enter the vast industry. Let’s get started and become technology smart with our mission to fulfill the demands of the techno world. I wish them great success in all their Endeavour’s and quest for a better tomorrow. MISSION To be the single source for quality assurance in computer education among the nation's non-formal institutes, after turning out competent IT professionals in large numbers, MDCSM reach is now being extended to all regions of the country. VISION To be the leader in the development of industry oriented quality education and training and be the country's premier Institution for examination and certification in the field of Information Technology Education & Development. Identifying the nation's best potential and nurturing them into well groomed professional. • To promote Computer Literacy to every nook and corner of the society at nominal fee. •To extend financial flexibility in terms of scholarships and stipends to deserving candidates. •To bring down Computer Education to the grassroots level. •To provide placement assistance to deserving candidates. •To eradicate anything, like Computer Phobia. •To work out specific courses designed as per current job scenario, in order to provide a well trained workforce to the corporate sector.Affiliation Process Guidelines For Authorized Learning Center MDCSM (Maharshi Dayanand Computer Saksharta Mission) is a Mission to literate the masses in computer education. For This great mission Maharshi Dayanand computer saksharta Mission requires thousands of people. No great mission can Be fulfilled without the participation of the maximum number of the peoples and organization. First of all on Maharshi Dayanand Computer Saksharta Mission we must thank you and appreciate you for your kind interest in Authorized Learning Center (ALC) enquiry. If you want to have ALC in any District, City, village or Area, all over India then as per the requirements you must have one theory room (20x15 Sq. feet), one practical room (15x10 Sq.feet) with 3 - 5 computers, one office and teaching staff. To get affiliation Institute should have to submit an online affiliation form and pay authorization fees through Online Payment or Demand Draft in favour of "Maharshi Dayanand Computer Saksharta Sansthan" Payable at Allahabad and send it to our Head Office with required documents. Documents Required 1. Printout of Completely filled online Application Form. 2. Demand draft in favour of Maharshi Dayanand Computer Saksharta Sansthan payable at Allahabad OR Printout of Online payment receipt. 3. Photocopy of Institute registration letter (if any). OR ID and address proof of Institution Head.

To inquire more about computer center affiliation or institute affiliation, call us on the given numbers 7080088331, 7083388332

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PMGDISHA Refresher Training CSC - 2-3 hours to Trained Students

PMGDISHA Refresher Training CSC – 2-3 hours to Trained Students

PMGDISHA Refresher Training CSC PMGDISHA Refresher Training CSC – 2-3 hours Training For Already  Trained Students under Pradhan Mantri Grameen Digital Saksharta Mission: दोस्तों अगर आप एक CSC Vle है! और आपने CSC PMGDISHA के भीतर अपने गाँव के लोगो को Computer Internet की मुफ्त में Training करवाई है! जिसके लिए प्रति स्टूडेंट आपको 297 रूपये CSC की तरफ से आपके Digipay Wallet में दिया जाता है! तो आप…

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Online learning in times of coronavirus: Net-based learning can't be temporary measure, must be part of education policy

As the lockdown initiated due to the coronavirus pandemic has been extended, one of the biggest concerns has been the disruption to education. Schools and colleges at all levels have been shut. Entrance and recruitment exams have been postponed. The latest UNESCO report on the impact of COVID-19 on education has noted that around 32 crore students in India have been affected by this.

The government, in its directions, has recognised this and encouraged educational institutions to engage with students and provide counselling support during this time. The other aspect that has been seen is the push for online education and e-learning during this time.

In the Ministry of Home Affairs' notification issued on 15 April — which contains the guidelines issued for the lockdown period till 3 May, it is mentioned that online learning is to be encouraged and institutions must adhere to the academic calendar through online education. This could have worked if India had the infrastructure or the digital literacy levels to support this. Regrettably, the country is lacking in both.

Follow all the latest coronavirus updates here

First, let's look at the issue of infrastructure. As per the latest data from TRAI in February 2020, India has around 115 crore wireless subscribers, of which around 66 crore have access to broadband-quality internet. Broadband in India is defined as equal to/or above 512 kbps in terms of download speed. So in a country of around 130 crore, around half currently has access to a decent standard of internet.

If we look specifically at the feasibility of conducting online classes, we have to look at the question of infrastructure from two perspectives — that of the school and of the student. Now, some select private schools may have the infrastructure to move all their classroom processes online, but the same cannot be presumed of most private and government schools across the country. Our education system is already besieged with various infrastructure issues such as the lack of classrooms and toilets, open spaces and recreational facilities etc. To expect all schools to be able to deliver online education is problematic.

According to an Annual Status of Education (ASER) study conducted in 2018, in 596 government schools belonging to 619 districts, only 21.3 percent of students had access to computers in their schools. Now let's look at this from the perspective of students. Again, only some students from privileged families may have access to computers and personal smartphones or tablets. The 2011 Census reveals just 9.4 percent of households in the country had either a laptop or a computer, and only three percent of these homes had an internet connection.

While 20 percent of urban households and five percent of rural households owned a computer or laptop, a mere one percent of rural Indian households owned a computer with internet access. Even if we assume that these numbers have doubled or tripled over the past decade, that still leaves out a large number of people. Even with the increase in smartphone ownership, not many students in low-income households and rural areas may have access to computers, personal smartphones or reliable internet connections, which would allow them to participate in online learning initiatives.

Second, there is the question of digital literacy, where the situation gets bleaker. The National Digital Literacy Mission (NDLM) was approved in March 2014 and had a target to train 10 lakh citizens in select districts. Subsequently, the Digital Saksharta Abhiyan (DISHA) was approved in December 2014 with an additional target of 42.5 lakh candidates across the country. The only difference between the two schemes is that in DISHA, besides common citizens, ASHA workers, government functionaries and Fair Price shop workers were also trained.

The coverage targets have been increased under the Pradhan Mantri Gramin Digital Saksharta Abhiyan (PMGDISHA), which seeks to make six crore persons in rural India digitally literate. However, Till October 2018, around two crore individuals have been covered, which is just 1.67 percent of India's population.  These schemes are mostly focused on rural areas, leaving us with no reliable indicators about the number of people in India who can be called digitally literate.

Onto the topic of school students. and in response to an RTI filed in November 2019, asking for details of digital literacy numbers amongst school students, this writer was directed to the ICT syllabus created under the national policy on ICT in school education. There are some positive aspects to this course design, specifically how the structure for students from Classes 1 to 5 focuses on using games to familiarise children with different tasks.

One flaw here is the focus on computers as the unit of training, rather than smartphones. This ignores how technology penetration is happening in India, with many first-time users coming online directly on smartphones and skipping computers entirely. This means there is a requirement for expensive IT infrastructure, as well as broadband connectivity, to make these courses possible — again ignoring the realities of school infrastructure in India, creating a digital divide among students and favouring the more privileged ones.

This can be seen in how the syllabus mentions that since ICT infrastructure may not be available in all schools, state boards can come up with a different method of assessment, leading to a lack of standardisation in the assessment of digital literacy levels among students of different states, and affecting the quality of skills learnt by students from poorer states.

It is important to point out that none of what we have discussed currently applies to students in the Kashmir Valley, where the government has restricted access to high speed internet, thus denying them the ability to access any online learning resources. It would be unfair to blame the government for being underprepared for enabling online education during this time, because no government has been prepared for the extraordinary situation created by COVID-19. However, there are long-term benefits to be achieved if the State attempts to mainstream digital literacy and enable online education in its efforts.

Digital literacy cannot be defined in a limited way as just the ability to use computers. It must comprise of a range of skills, such as the use of digital tools, ability to process information, create and share knowledge on social networks and other skills that are increasingly becoming vital to progress in a professional environment. Digital literacy must be seen as a life skill since technology is penetrating all aspects of our life now. It is important that education in India keep up with this.

There must be a specific component in the education budget that looks at enabling online learning in the education system. This must focus on infrastructure creation, skill development initiatives and teacher training. Teachers must be motivated and trained in order to have optimum utilisation of this infrastructure. It is the State's responsibility to ensure that children from less privileged communities do not suffer by being placed on the wrong side of the digital divide.

Digital literacy must be prioritised from the primary school level onwards, especially in the case of girl students in rural India, who are often forced to discontinue their education after the primary or secondary level due to a lack of opportunities and/or social and familial pressure. We are living in an information society and the State is obligated to ensure that our children are fully prepared for it. Promoting online learning cannot be seen as a temporary measure, but must be integrated into the overall education policy of the country.

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WHY COMPUTER SAKSHARTA IS NECESSARY FOR TODAY'S SCENARIO?

A computer is a wonderful machine. Its invention brought a revolution in the world. The task of complex to complex calculations became simple. The files were accounted for on the computer. The functioning of banks and offices became smooth. Those tasks took place in minutes which used to take hours and days. Riding on a horse like a computer, humans started talking from the sky. The computer is an amazing thing. It can be called a substitute for the human mind. It can do many types of tasks. It controls the movement of aircraft. It is used in booking air travel and rail journey tickets. It solves bureaucratic confusion in offices. This has simplified the work of clerks. This is the helm of big companies because it blinks in the eye of millions of crores. The stock market is crippled without it. There are countless uses of computers in the publishing world. Its assistance in the printing of newspapers, books, and magazines is notable. Satellites operate through this. It helps a lot in space travel. The twentieth century revolutionized the field of information. Computers had a huge hand in that revolution.

Earlier it was feared that man's work would be lost due to the increasing use of computers. This apprehension later proved to be unmindful. The practice of computers provided employment to crores of people. New avenues of employment opened up for educated youth in India. Computer education started in schools and colleges. The era of information technology started in India. India came in first place in the world in information technology. There was a demand for Indian engineers and technicians worldwide in the manufacture of software. The Internet is being spread through a computer. The Internet is nothing but a web of computers around the world. Websites started on the Internet. Computers became hard-boiling machines. The kind of information that was available in every region in the whole world, it came in everyone's fist. Helped in the development of all Indian languages including Hindi. The business started with an e-mail. Contact between people around the world became easier at home. Newspapers started falling on the computer screen. Politicians started contacting voters through the Internet. E-marketing, e-business, e-ticket booking means everything has become simple and convenient.

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Budget 2019: Tax Rebate for Buying Electric Cars, Eased Angel Tax Norms, New Space Company for ISRO, More

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Budget 2019: Tax Rebate for Buying Electric Cars, Eased Angel Tax Norms, New Space Company for ISRO, More

In her maiden union budget today, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman detailed a number of proposals to boost e-mobility, Indian space programme, startups and Make in India initiative as the government looks to turn the country into a $5 trillion (Rs. 3,42,65,500 crores) economy by 2024-2025. The government is also planning to ease local sourcing norms for FDI in single brand retail and will announce a scheme to bring mega-manufacturing plants in advanced technology areas. Read on to find everything announced in the Union Budget 2019, related to science and technology sectors.

Electric vehicle GST, customs changes

Modi government is making a big push for electric mobility and hoping to make India a global hub for manufacturing electric vehicles. For the same, the budget included proposals for custom duty exemption on certain parts of electric vehicles and Nirmala Sitharaman during the 2019 Budget revealed that the government has already approved Rs. 10,000 crores for the phase II of FAME (Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of (Hybrid &) Electric Vehicles) scheme. Solar storage batteries and charging infrastructure are also being included in the FAME scheme.

Additionally, the government is seeking to incentivise the uptake of e-vehicles by reducing GST and providing tax breaks. Sitharaman outlined a number of proposals, including lowering GST on electric vehicles from 12 percent to 5 percent. She also proposed providing income tax deductions of Rs. 1.5 lakh on interest paid on loans taken to purchase electric cars and other e-vehicles.

New Space India Limited (NSIL) announced

Budget 2019 also included the government’s plans for reaping the benefits of R&D carried out by ISRO commercially. The government has incorporated New Space India Limited (NSIL) as the new commercial arm of Department of Space.

“[NSIL] will spearhead commercialization of various space products including production of launch vehicles, transfer of technologies and marketing of space products,” Sitharaman said in her budget speech.

It is unclear at this point what will happen with Antrix Corporation, which already performs a lot of functions that will be taken care of by NSIL going forward.

ISRO’s New Commercial Arm Can Speed Up Rocket Production

Startups get a major boost

Startup community had a lot of expectations going into Budget 2019 and there are some welcome proposals, including on controversial angel tax. Sitharaman said the startups and their investors, who file requisite declarations and provide information in their returns, will not be subjected to any kind of scrutiny in respect of valuations of share premiums.

The government will also be setting up a mechanism for e-verification of investors and their source of funds. Further, there are plans to make arrangements with Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) to sort out the pending assessments of startups and their grievances. Government is also looking to exempt Category-II Alternative Investment Funds from income tax scrutiny. Currently, only the Category-I Alternative Investment Funds are exempted. Additionally, the capital gains exemptions from sale of residential house for investment in startups have been extended till 2021.

Sitharaman also announced that the government is extending the Stand-Up India Scheme for the entire period coinciding with the 15th Finance Commission period of 2020-25. The scheme was launched in 2016 to support entrepreneurship among women and SC & ST communities.

Further, the budget included a proposal to start a TV channel catering to startups as a part of DD bouquet. This channel will be used to promote startups, talk about their issues, and other related topics, including funding, tax planning, and working with venture capitalists. The channel is said to be designed and executed by startups themselves.

Digital literacy

On the digital learning and education fronts, the finance minister announced over 2 crore citizens have been made digitally literate as a part of the Pradhan Mantri Gramin Digital Saksharta Abhiyan and the government is now looking to further bridge the urban-rural digital divide by expanding the Internet connectivity to every Panchayat in the country via Bharatnet.

The government will also focus on training the youth with new-age skills like artificial intelligence (AI), Internet of Things (IoT), Big Data, 3D printing, virtual reality (VR), and robotics.

Local sourcing norms for single brand retail

The likes of Apple, IKEA also have something to cheer for in the latest budget as the government is looking to ease the local sourcing norms for FDI in single brand retail sector. Currently, 100 percent FDI is allowed in the single brand retail sector, but an investor needs to source at least 30 percent of the goods being sold from India. While the exact details are unavailable at this moment, 2019 may turn out to be the year when we finally see official Apple stores in the country.

Make in India changes

To further boost the Make in India initiative, the government will launch a scheme to invite global firms to set up large-scale plants in the sunrise and advanced technology areas such as Semi-conductor Fabrication (FAB), Solar Photo Voltaic cells, lithium storage batteries, solar electric charging infrastructure, computer Servers, laptops, etc. To entice companies, the government will be offering various tax breaks.

Further, to promote the local manufacturing, the custom duty has been increased on optical fibre cable, CCTV camera, IP camera, digital, network video recorders, and more.

Other Budget 2019 highlights

Plans to further open up FDI in animation, visual effects, gaming, and comics.

Gandhipedia is being developed by National Council for Science Museums to sensitize youth and society about positive Gandhian values.

To promote digital payments, the government wants businesses with annual turnover more than Rs. 50 crores to offer low cost digital modes of payment without any added charges.

GST to be reduced from 18 percent to 5 percent on supply of ebooks.

GST to be lowered from 28 percent to 18 percent for consumer electronic items goods like refrigerators, washing machines, televisions, computer monitors up to the size of 32 inches, primary cell, lithium-ion battery, digital cameras, video games etc.

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PM GRAMIN DIGITAL SAKSHARTA ABHIYAAN - UPSC IAS

PM GRAMIN DIGITAL SAKSHARTA ABHIYAAN – UPSC IAS

MINISTRY OF ELECTRONIC AND IT

PMGDISHA is the new scheme to make rural households digitally literate by 2019. This scheme is initiated under Digital India Programme and expected to be one of the largest digital literacy programs in the world. It would empower the citizens by providing them access to information, knowledge and skills for operating computers/digital access devices

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PMGDisha - Government Scheme

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PMGDISHA : Pradhan Mantri Gramin Digital Saksharta Abhiyaan

Nodal Agency : MeitY

To digitaly educationg  more than 6 crore Gramin People’s of State and Union Territory

Targeted Groups: SC, ST, BPL, DIVYANG, MINORITY AND WOMEN’S

Objectives:

To digitally Educating one members out of 40% houses of rural area till 31st march 2019

To learn computer and tablets/smartphones operatings

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PM Narendra Modi’s name misused by fake computer institute, CBI files FIR

PM Narendra Modi’s name misused by fake computer institute, CBI files FIR

New Delhi: CBI has registered a case into an alleged con attempt by Uttar Pradesh-based individuals who created a website named “Narendra Modi Computer Saksharta Mission” to mint money from gullible applicants. A case has been registered against Atul Kumar and Jagmohan Singh, both residents of Kasganj in Uttar Pradesh, for allegedly creating a website to make money in guise of giving admission…

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Livemint PM Narendra Modi's name misused by fake computer institute, CBI files FIR Livemint The matter was referred by the Prime Minister's Office to the CBI complaining the fraudulent institute, Narendra Modi Computer Saksharta Mission, is cheating people by using the name of the Prime Minister. Claims allegedly made in the website ... http://dlvr.it/ND3V6n | t.co/9WEQpXnU29 #namonamo

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As the lockdown initiated due to the coronavirus pandemic has been extended, one of the biggest concerns has been the disruption to education. Schools and colleges at all levels have been shut. Entrance and recruitment exams have been postponed. The latest UNESCO report on the impact of COVID-19 on education has noted that around 32 crore students in India have been affected by this. The government, in its directions, has recognised this and encouraged educational institutions to engage with students and provide counselling support during this time. The other aspect that has been seen is the push for online education and e-learning during this time. In the Ministry of Home Affairs' notification issued on 15 April — which contains the guidelines issued for the lockdown period till 3 May, it is mentioned that online learning is to be encouraged and institutions must adhere to the academic calendar through online education. This could have worked if India had the infrastructure or the digital literacy levels to support this. Regrettably, the country is lacking in both. Follow all the latest coronavirus updates here First, let's look at the issue of infrastructure. As per the latest data from TRAI in February 2020, India has around 115 crore wireless subscribers, of which around 66 crore have access to broadband-quality internet. Broadband in India is defined as equal to/or above 512 kbps in terms of download speed. So in a country of around 130 crore, around half currently has access to a decent standard of internet. If we look specifically at the feasibility of conducting online classes, we have to look at the question of infrastructure from two perspectives — that of the school and of the student. Now, some select private schools may have the infrastructure to move all their classroom processes online, but the same cannot be presumed of most private and government schools across the country. Our education system is already besieged with various infrastructure issues such as the lack of classrooms and toilets, open spaces and recreational facilities etc. To expect all schools to be able to deliver online education is problematic. According to an Annual Status of Education (ASER) study conducted in 2018, in 596 government schools belonging to 619 districts, only 21.3 percent of students had access to computers in their schools. Now let's look at this from the perspective of students. Again, only some students from privileged families may have access to computers and personal smartphones or tablets. The 2011 Census reveals just 9.4 percent of households in the country had either a laptop or a computer, and only three percent of these homes had an internet connection. While 20 percent of urban households and five percent of rural households owned a computer or laptop, a mere one percent of rural Indian households owned a computer with internet access. Even if we assume that these numbers have doubled or tripled over the past decade, that still leaves out a large number of people. Even with the increase in smartphone ownership, not many students in low-income households and rural areas may have access to computers, personal smartphones or reliable internet connections, which would allow them to participate in online learning initiatives. Second, there is the question of digital literacy, where the situation gets bleaker. The National Digital Literacy Mission (NDLM) was approved in March 2014 and had a target to train 10 lakh citizens in select districts. Subsequently, the Digital Saksharta Abhiyan (DISHA) was approved in December 2014 with an additional target of 42.5 lakh candidates across the country. The only difference between the two schemes is that in DISHA, besides common citizens, ASHA workers, government functionaries and Fair Price shop workers were also trained. The coverage targets have been increased under the Pradhan Mantri Gramin Digital Saksharta Abhiyan (PMGDISHA), which seeks to make six crore persons in rural India digitally literate. However, Till October 2018, around two crore individuals have been covered, which is just 1.67 percent of India's population.  These schemes are mostly focused on rural areas, leaving us with no reliable indicators about the number of people in India who can be called digitally literate. Onto the topic of school students. and in response to an RTI filed in November 2019, asking for details of digital literacy numbers amongst school students, this writer was directed to the ICT syllabus created under the national policy on ICT in school education. There are some positive aspects to this course design, specifically how the structure for students from Classes 1 to 5 focuses on using games to familiarise children with different tasks. One flaw here is the focus on computers as the unit of training, rather than smartphones. This ignores how technology penetration is happening in India, with many first-time users coming online directly on smartphones and skipping computers entirely. This means there is a requirement for expensive IT infrastructure, as well as broadband connectivity, to make these courses possible — again ignoring the realities of school infrastructure in India, creating a digital divide among students and favouring the more privileged ones. This can be seen in how the syllabus mentions that since ICT infrastructure may not be available in all schools, state boards can come up with a different method of assessment, leading to a lack of standardisation in the assessment of digital literacy levels among students of different states, and affecting the quality of skills learnt by students from poorer states. It is important to point out that none of what we have discussed currently applies to students in the Kashmir Valley, where the government has restricted access to high speed internet, thus denying them the ability to access any online learning resources. It would be unfair to blame the government for being underprepared for enabling online education during this time, because no government has been prepared for the extraordinary situation created by COVID-19. However, there are long-term benefits to be achieved if the State attempts to mainstream digital literacy and enable online education in its efforts. Digital literacy cannot be defined in a limited way as just the ability to use computers. It must comprise of a range of skills, such as the use of digital tools, ability to process information, create and share knowledge on social networks and other skills that are increasingly becoming vital to progress in a professional environment. Digital literacy must be seen as a life skill since technology is penetrating all aspects of our life now. It is important that education in India keep up with this. There must be a specific component in the education budget that looks at enabling online learning in the education system. This must focus on infrastructure creation, skill development initiatives and teacher training. Teachers must be motivated and trained in order to have optimum utilisation of this infrastructure. It is the State's responsibility to ensure that children from less privileged communities do not suffer by being placed on the wrong side of the digital divide. Digital literacy must be prioritised from the primary school level onwards, especially in the case of girl students in rural India, who are often forced to discontinue their education after the primary or secondary level due to a lack of opportunities and/or social and familial pressure. We are living in an information society and the State is obligated to ensure that our children are fully prepared for it. Promoting online learning cannot be seen as a temporary measure, but must be integrated into the overall education policy of the country.

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CBI registers FIR in conning attempt by using PM's name

#CBI registers FIR in conning attempt by using PM's name

NEW DELHI: CBI has registered a case into an alleged attempt to con people by Uttar Pradesh-based individuals who created a website named “Narendra Modi Computer Saksharta Mission” to mint money from gullible applicants.

A case has been registered against Atul Kumar and Jagmohan Singh, both residents of Kasganj in Uttar Pradesh, for allegedly creating a website to make money in guise of giving…

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Computer Saksharta Mission Scope

Today, India is on the cusp of demographic dividend. Demographic dividend or advantage occurs when a country's working-age population is higher than the dependent population. Thus the number of youth is higher than the number of children and retired people. Many countries have reaped the benefits of having a large pool of a young population. Their economies grew at a faster rate. But rapid growth cannot be achieved with the population advantage alone. We need economic reforms and should motivate people to reach higher, come up with innovative ideas, and take bold decisions. With this perspective, the government of India launched the Computer Saksharta Mission or Skill India Mission on 15 July 2015.

Objectives of Computer Saksharta Mission:

We are struggling with the academia-industry gap for years now. Though the number of colleges has mushroomed, students are not job-ready. They lack the skills that the workplace requires. The Computer Saksharta Mission aims to train over 40 crore people in different skills by 2022.

The program not only wishes for employment but also strives to broaden the mindset of the youth. For actual progress, we need good entrepreneurs and scientists too.

It also has provisions for the economic empowerment of the underprivileged youth such as skill loan schemes and aims to mitigate poverty.

Through the Computer Saksharta Mission, the government wants the youth to meet both local demand and rank well on a global scale. For this, we have entered into partnerships with foreign countries and global companies.

Initiatives and schemes under the Computer Saksharta Mission-The National Skill Development Corporation India (NSDC) was set up. It is a Public-Private Partnership Company. It provides vocational training, capital grants, and industrial counseling. Thus the youth can directly contact the industry people to learn and seek solutions.

Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY): Under the PMKVY scheme, various types of short term training are provided to unemployed youth. They are certified and also have placement opportunities.

Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Grameen Kaushalya Yojana: This is an employment scheme meant exclusively for the poor rural youth. This is a crucial program as we have about 55 million youths from low-income families in rural India.

Green Skill Development Programme: It offers courses in green skills. Green skills are those skills that help in preserving the environment and also vie for a sustainable future. Practical sessions on biodiversity conservation, waste management, natural resource utilization, handicrafts business, etc., are covered under this program.

There are many other initiatives like craftsmen training schemes, apprenticeship training, skill development for minorities, financial assistance for people with disabilities, etc.

Progress of Computer Saksharta Mission

As per the Press Information Bureau, more than one crore youth have joined the program and are benefitting from it. The government has signed Memorandums of Cooperation (MoCs) with countries like Japan, Russia, and the U.K. India participated in World Skill competitions and won various accolades.

However, according to many economists and the industrial data, joblessness is on the rise. Though the number of people who acquired skills increased manifolds, only a few of them (around 30%) could get jobs. It implies that the government has to focus on job creation urgently.