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Common Servicing Centres promoting rural entrepreneurship across India: Pradhan

Bhubaneswar, July 12 (UNI) Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan today said Common Service Centres (CSCs) have emerged as a cornerstone of the Digital India initiative, playing a crucial role in bridging the digital divide and promoting rural entrepreneurship across the country.
Speaking at the 16th Foundation Day celebration of the Common Service Centres in Bhubaneswar, Pradhan highlighted the massive scale of operations achieved by the CSC ecosystem.
“Over the past 11 years, CSCs have facilitated transactions worth Rs 45 lakh crore, significantly contributing to the nation’s economy. This is a remarkable achievement,” he said.
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