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Source: The post is based on the article “CSC Academy and NIELIT Sign MoU to Enhance Digital Literacy and skill development in India” published in PIB on 23rd February 2023
What is the News?
CSC Academy, a subsidiary of Common Service Centre e-Governance Services India Limited, and NIELIT (National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance digital literacy and skill development in India.
What is the purpose of the MoU signed between CSC Academy and NIELIT?
The MoU aims to establish a long-term partnership between CSC Academy and NIELIT to jointly develop and implement initiatives that promote digital literacy and create employment opportunities in India.
Under the MoU, the two organizations will work together to develop and implement training programs in various fields of technology such as Skill Development, Virtual Academies, Accreditation and Facilitation Centre, Digital and financial inclusion, Entrepreneurship development, and Provision of support to mutual partners, and NGOs.
What is CSC Academy?
CSC Academy is a subsidiary of Common Service Centre (CSC SPV) and provides digital literacy and skill development training to the rural youth of India.
The organization aims to bridge the digital divide in the country and create employment opportunities for the rural population.
What is NIELIT?
NIELIT (National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology) is a premier institute in the field of information technology and is affiliated with the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology.
The organization provides training and certification programs in various fields of technology and aims to create a digitally literate society in India.
