National Digital Literacy Programme

✦Key Features

• Modular training courses covering basic computer operations, internet usage, email, and digital financial services.
• Training delivered through designated Common Service Centres (CSCs) and accredited training partners.
• Certification provided upon successful completion of the course and assessment.
• Emphasis on practical, hands-on learning and localized content in regional languages.
• Special focus on women, SC/ST, minorities, and persons with disabilities.
• Integration with other government initiatives like Digital India and Skill India.

✓Eligibility Criteria

• Any citizen of India aged between 14 and 60 years.
• Priority given to non-digitally literate households.
• Beneficiaries should not have received prior digital literacy training under any other government scheme.
• Preference for individuals from rural areas, SC/ST, minorities, and BPL households.

★Benefits

• Enhanced digital skills for daily life, education, and professional development.
• Facilitated access to online government services, information, and e-governance initiatives.
• Increased participation in the digital economy and improved financial literacy.
• Improved employability and entrepreneurial opportunities.
• Empowerment through knowledge and access to digital resources.

▶Application Process

• Register online through the official portal or visit a designated training center.
• Undergo a short pre-assessment to determine existing digital knowledge.
• Complete the prescribed digital literacy training modules.
• Appear for the mandatory certification examination conducted by an authorized agency.
• Receive a digital literacy certificate upon successful completion.

₹ Budget Allocation

590

Funding Ratio (Centre:State): 100% Central Sector Scheme

Historical Context

Approved in 2017 to target 6 crore rural households, succeeding the earlier NDLM and DISHA programs.