PMGDISHA
Pradhan Mantri Gramin Digital Saksharta Abhiyan
PMGDISHA is the world's largest digital literacy programme — targeting 6 crore rural households to train one adult member per household. The 20-hour training covers: operating smartphones and computers, using internet for information search, sending emails, using government digital services (DigiLocker, UMANG, HealthConnect, e-hospital), making and receiving digital payments via UPI/BHIM, and cyber safety. Training is delivered through authorised training partners — NGOs, telecom companies, rural institutes — certified by NIELIT or NASSCOM. On passing the online assessment, trainees receive a digital literacy certificate. The scheme has been transformative in enabling rural access to DBT (Direct Benefit Transfer), PM-KISAN portal, PMJDY account management, and government portal services.
Key Objectives
- Make one adult member of every rural household digitally literate.
- Enable access to government e-services — DigiLocker, UMANG, PM-KISAN portal.
- Promote UPI digital payments in rural India.
- Reduce digital divide between urban and rural India.
Benefits
Eligibility
- Rural household members aged 14–60 years not already digitally literate
- One member per rural household
- Priority: SC/ST, BPL, minorities, women, PwD
How to Apply
Visit pmgdisha.in → Find Authorised Training Partners near your village
Alternatively, your Gram Panchayat may notify enrolment drives
Register at the training centre with Aadhaar
Attend 20-hour training course (10 sessions of 2 hours each)
Appear for online assessment on the PMGDISHA portal
Receive digital literacy certificate on passing
Required Documents
Frequently Asked Questions
Is PMGDISHA training still available in 2025?
PMGDISHA's original 6 crore target has been achieved. MeitY has moved to Digital India's broader digital literacy under Digital Saksharta Mission. Some states continue PMGDISHA-style training through CSC academies. Check pmgdisha.in for current availability in your state.
What do I learn in PMGDISHA training?
The 20-hour curriculum covers: (1) using a smartphone and laptop/tablet — navigation, apps, cameras; (2) internet browsing and email; (3) using government services — DigiLocker, UMANG, PM-KISAN portal, eHospital; (4) digital payments — UPI, BHIM, mobile banking, QR code payments; (5) cyber safety — avoiding fraud, OTP security, safe browsing.