Overview:The Pradhan Mantri Gramin Digital Saksharta Abhiyan (PMGDISHA) has significantly improved digital literacy in Haryana’s rural areas. This initiative has trained over 6.39 crore individuals nationally, surpassing its target, with substantial contributions from Haryana districts like Bhiwani and Mahendergarh.
Key Achievements in Haryana:
- Bhiwani Success: In Bhiwani alone, 86,167 candidates were registered for digital literacy training, with 72,171 successfully completing their courses.
- Mahendergarh’s Progress: Mahendergarh registered 54,230 candidates, with 43,081 completing their training, demonstrating effective program penetration and success.
Enhancing Quality of Life:The initiative equips individuals with essential digital skills, enabling access to information, government services, and employment opportunities in technology-driven sectors. This empowerment is critical in today’s digital age, where access to information equates to opportunities for growth and development.
Government Support and Job Creation:Complementing PMGDISHA, schemes like the India BPO Promotion Scheme aim to generate employment in IT sectors within small towns. Haryana has benefitted from these initiatives, seeing growth in local entrepreneurship and job opportunities for the digitally literate.
Impact on Employment:The focus on training and digital skill development in rural areas is expected to continue boosting job prospects in various sectors, particularly IT and IT-enabled services, supporting Haryana’s economic growth and technological advancement.
