The Pradhan Mantri Gramin Digital Saksharta Abhiyan (PMGDISHA)
The Pradhan Mantri Gramin Digital Saksharta Abhiyan (PMGDISHA) is a digital literacy initiative aimed at empowering rural communities in India. The syllabus for PMGDISHA covers a comprehensive range of topics to ensure that participants become digitally literate. The key modules include:
- Introduction to Digital Devices*: Understanding basic digital devices such as computers, tablets, and smartphones.
- Operating Digital Devices*: Practical skills for using digital devices effectively
- Introduction to the Internet*: Basics of the internet, including web browsing and online safety.
- Communications using the Internet*: Using email and other communication tools
- Applications of the Internet*: Utilizing various online services including citizen-centric services, and conducting cashless transactions using digital financial tools like USSD, UPI, eWallets, AEPS, and cards.
The training program aims to ensure that participants can:
Navigate and use digital devices effectively.
Access, create, manage, and share information digitally.
Browse the internet responsibly.
Communicate using digital tools.
Perform cashless transactions.
Utilize Digital Locker and online citizen services.
