Csc Academy

Empowers rural communities through diverse skill programmes and ICT-based education, fostering entrepreneurship, and contributing to lifelong learning opportunities in India

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  • FCRA
  • 80G
  • 12A
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About

  • Headquarters

    New Delhi, Delhi

  • Since

    2017

CSC(Common Service Centres) Academy is committed to disseminating knowledge and facilitating specialized courses, emphasizing leadership, communicatio Read moren skills, and entrepreneurship promotion among the rural population in India. Presently, the academy actively delivers a variety of skill and education programmes, supported by both the Government of India and private sector courses, many of which are funded through Governmental schemes or Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). Aligned with the Digital India initiative, the academy highlights the transformative impact of ICT in education, to simplify citizens' lives. Through extensive ICT usage, specialized training, and community development initiatives, it empowers learners, especially Village Level Entrepreneurs, and stakeholders of Common Services Centres. The academy is dedicated to establishing a robust online learning environment, offering widespread e-learning opportunities, and aspires to transform into an Education Hub for Rural India, providing lifelong education.

Demographies Served

Impact

CSC Academy has significantly impacted communities in India, with 6,252 training centres facilitating the education of 2,844,684 registered candidates, resulting in 2,442,938 completed training sessions and 1,429,378 proctored exams conducted.

Programs

  • Basic Computer Course (BCC) Programme

    District
    State

    CSC SPV introduces the "Basic Computer Course (BCC)," providing essential computer training for practical professional and personal applications. Upon completion, participants gain confidence in computer usage, understanding fundamental components and terminology, managing data and files, creating documents, internet navigation, e-Governance applications, and skill enhancement. The course emphasizes simulated hands-on training with ongoing assessments and issues certificates through CSC Academy after successful completion, ensuring learners are computer literate with practical skills for day-to-day life.

  • VLE Training Programme

    District
    State

    The CSC Academy prioritizes educating and empowering rural masses in India through specialized courses, leadership, communication skills, and entrepreneurship promotion. Essential to executing this vision is the crucial role of VLE training, achieved through extensive use of ICT and delivering specialized programmes, ensuring widespread access to training and community development initiatives. It aims to establish and sustain an online learning environment, facilitating large-scale e-learning opportunities for learners nationwide, especially for VLEs in remote regions.

  • Stree Swabhiman Programme

    District
    State

    The Stree Swabhiman Project aims to empower rural and semi-urban women, fostering self-reliance and promoting a healthy, eco-friendly lifestyle. Conceived to create opportunities for women, CSC's initiatives, including Mobile Medical Units (MMUs) for distributing sanitary napkin pads, have garnered substantial response. These efforts contribute to women's well-being, emphasizing the importance of self-sufficiency and sustainable living in rural and semi-urban communities.

  • School Programme

    District
    State

    Toppr, an eLearning content provider catering to classes 5th through 12th, focuses on the school curriculum, engineering & medical test preparation, and scholarship exams. Offering diverse learning resources such as video tutorials, All India Test Series, customizable tests, performance reporting, Gamification, and doubt resolution by expert tutors, Toppr ensures accessible learning via a mobile app for on-the-go education. The CSC Digital Sahaayak School programme, utilizing Toppr, effectively enhances students' learning skills, while the CSC Bal Vidyalaya initiative aims to establish pre-schools for nurturing confident and enthusiastic learners in rural areas.

  • DigitalBeti Programme

    DigitalBeti, in collaboration with 5,000 designated CSCs, aims to assist citizens in registering on Facebook. The initiative includes training 2,50,000 rural individuals across multiple states, including Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Jammu & Kashmir, Kerala, Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, and Uttar Pradesh. The training focuses on enhancing digital literacy, encompassing skills related to social media, specifically Facebook, and digital marketing. The programme strives to empower rural citizens with the knowledge and capabilities to navigate the digital landscape effectively.

Leadership Team

  • Rishikesh Patankar

    Chief Executive Officer

  • Subodh Mishra

    Chief Technology Officer

  • Dr. Piyush Gupta

    Chief Principal Consultant

  • Samina Arif Khan

    Proctor (CSC Accademy)

  • Renu Yadav

    Consultant in the Capacity of Executive

Demographics & Structure

  • No. of Employees

    21-50

M&E

  • Internal, External Assessors

    No

Policies

  • Ethics and Transparency Policies

    No

  • Formal CEO Oversight & Compensation Policy

    No

Political & Religious Declarations

  • On Affiliation if any

    No

  • On Deployment Bias if any

    No

Registration Details

  • PAN Card

    AACTC1164F

  • Registration ID

    S-E/1216/Distt. SouthEast/2017

  • VO ID / Darpan ID

    DL/2018/0188035

  • 12A

    AACTC1164F22DL01

  • 80G

    AACTC1164F23DL01

  • FCRA

    231661901

  • CSR Registration Number

    Not Available

Location

  • Headquarters

    Electronics Niketan, 3rd Floor, Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, 6 CGO Complex, Lodhi Road, New Delhi, 110003

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Other Details

  • Type & Sub Type

    Non-profit
    Society