On 11th July, 2017 CSC SPV organised a workshop on “Aadhaar
Services through CSC – A Unique Initiative” to showcase the impact and progress
made by the Village Level entrepreneurs (VLEs) in delivering Aadhaar services
among the poor and marginalized communities in India, through the Common
Services Centres (CSCs).
Union Minister for Electronics & IT and Law Justice, Shri Ravi
Shankar Prasad inaugurated the event held at India Habitat Centre, New Delhi.
He appreciated the efforts of the enterprising VLEs in providing key services at
the grassroots level.
The Hon’ Minister said, “I have great expectation from CSC VLEs.
Our VLEs are change makers of India. CSCs have given employment to 10 lakh
people in India. I am confident that in near future, one crore people will work
in CSCs.”
Recounting the strength of VLEs in mobilizing citizens under
Government campaigns, the Hon’ Minister said: “I am happy to note that the VLEs
have trained 2 crore people in the cashless India movement.” “Recently, Union
Textile Minister Smt. Smriti Irani sought the support of VLEs in the expansion
of handloom. All the departments of the government want to involve VLEs for
their services,” he said.
He added, “Aadhaar is an effective instrument in removing
Corruption. We have saved Rs. 50,000 Crore by removing corruption.” He expressed
the hope that the VLEs would rise to the occasion and help the government in
making India corruption-free.
The Hon’ Minister was addressing around 600 VLEs from States of
Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Punjab, and Himachal Pradesh.
The workshop, organised at the India Habitat Centre, New Delhi, also brought
together senior officials from Ministry of Electronics & IT, UIDAI,
Department of Fertilizers and Department of Food & Civil Supplies.
Sh. Ajay Prakash Sawhney, Secretary, MeitY, said, “CSC movement
has attained a new identity under with the support from the Government and
specifically from the Hon Minister. I am happy to note that CSCs have played a significant
role in Aadhaar journey.” He added that AEPS is also an empowering tool that
CSC VLEs are doing efficiently in India and enabling the disbursement of
entitlement and pension to various citizens living in far flung areas of the country.
Dr. Ajay Bhushan Pandey, CEO, UIDAI said, “In the country, 116 Cr
people have been enrolled for Aadhaar and CSC has played a big role in it. In
the last 5-6 months, Aadhaar has been linked with various government services
to ensure transparency and effectiveness in system. The purpose is empowerment
of citizens. We need the help of VLEs to keep the momentum on Aadhaar and
create awareness among the communities about its safety and usefulness in
simplifying their life.”
While welcoming the participants to the workshop, Shri Dinesh
Tyagi, CEO, CSC SPV said, “Aadhaar is the basis of CSC. This is our first
principle. Aadhaar is a revolution that will transform the life of a common
man. Our 28,000 PECs have enrolled 22 Cr Aadhaar in the country. Our VLEs are
providing Aadhaar services at the doorsteps of the citizens. Through Aadhaar,
our VLEs have created rural enterprises in the country.”
Enumerating the various initiatives undertaking by VLEs in
providing Aadhaar services, Dr Tyagi added, “We have done 80 lakh child
enrollments in the country. In schools, Aanganwadi centres, Pulse Polio booths,
we have started a new tradition of child enrolment. We have initiated innovative
ways of Aadhaar generation, for example, Aadhaar mela, Aadhaar-on-wheels, etc.
Our VLEs have made Aadhaar for the differently abled persons that ensured
pensions for them.”
On the occasion, a special publication highlighting some of the
unique initiatives undertaken by CSCs through Aadhaar was also launched by the
Hon’ Minister. The Hon’ Minister also inaugurated an online appointment system
for Aadhaar service whereby citizens can book an appointment and visit the
Aadhaar centre on the particular day.
The event was also attended by Dr. Ajay Kumar, Additional
Secretary-Meity, Sh. Sanjeev Mittal, Joint Secretary-Meity, Dr. Ajay Bhushan
Pandey, CEO, UIDAI, Sh. Narendra Bhooshan, Dy. Director General, UIDAI, Sh.
Ashok Kumar, Assnt. Director General, UIDAI, among others.
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