PRADHAN MANTRI KAUSHAL VIKAS YOJANA (PMKVY)
The Scheme is aimed at empowering the citizens in rural areas by training them to operate computer or digital access devices (like tablets, smart phones etc.), send and receive e-mails, browse Internet, access Government services, search for information, undertake digital payment, etc.
The training period is a minimum of 10 days and a maximum of 30 days during which the course has to be completed. The duration of the training is 20 hours, that has to be completed within the training period.
- Effective communication through technology.
- The basics of digital devices, including the terminology, navigation and functionality, will be understood.
- The digital devices are used effectively to create, manage, access, and store information.
- Effective usage of the Internet to browse in a responsible manner.
- Learning the usage and carrying out cashless transactions.
- Usage of digital locker uses online citizen-centric services.
- Using digital technology in everyday life, at work and in social life and appreciating its role.
| Name of the Program | Pradhan Mantri Gramin Digital Saksharta Abhiyaan |
| Name of the Ministry | Ministry of Electronics Information & Technology, Digital Literacy Mission. |
| Name of the Training Partner | Pavunammal Foundation |
| Number of Villages | 30 |
| Number of Families covered | 800 |
| Project Component | Digital Literacy (20 Hours) |
| Project Duration | 2017 – 2019 |
