- Mahila Digital Sashaktikaran Yojana launched in Goa to help women gain essential digital skills.
- Open to Goan women aged 18+ with 15 years residency, training provided via ITKCs, CSCs, and VLEs.
- Financial support includes Rs. 500 per trainee for training and Rs. 100 for infrastructure at public venues.
Mahila Digital Sashaktikaran Yojana is a new scheme in Goa started to help women improve their digital skills. This program focuses on helping women confidently use smartphones, access online platforms, and navigate government services. It is for Goan women aged 18 and above who have lived in the state for at least 15 years, offering them valuable training through local centers. This article explains who can apply, how to enroll, training details, and the wider benefits of this scheme.
Who Can Apply and How to Enroll for Mahila Digital Sashaktikaran Yojana
Who Can Apply?
Women who have lived in Goa for at least 15 years and are 18 years or older can apply for the Mahila Digital Sashaktikaran Yojana. This helps make sure the scheme supports long-term residents, focusing on helping local women gain digital skills.
Where and How to Register
You can register and get training at approved Information Technology Knowledge Centres (ITKCs), Common Service Centres (CSCs), and through Village Level Entrepreneurs (VLEs). These sessions happen at easy-to-reach local places like panchayat halls, school halls, and community spaces, making it simple for women across Goa to join. Interested women can visit these centers to sign up and start learning digital skills.
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Training and Skill Development under the Scheme
Training Content and Delivery
The training covers important digital skills like using smartphones well, navigating different online platforms, and accessing government services online. This complete program is made to build confidence and skills among women, helping them take part actively in the digital world and use many online resources and services.
Financial Support and Incentives for Training Providers
| Expense Type | Amount per Person (₹) | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Training/Awareness Program | 500 | 80% to ITKC, CSC or CSC-VLE; 20% to Info Tech Corporation of Goa Ltd (ITG) |
| Infrastructure Cost | 100 | Given only to CSCs and CSC-VLEs when sessions are held in public places like Panchayat halls, school halls, religious buildings |
This financial plan supports both the training and the venues, making sure sessions are good quality and easy to attend.
Impact and Vision of the Scheme
Mahila Digital Sashaktikaran Yojana matches Goa’s goal of a digitally inclusive society and the national aim of Viksit Bharat 2047. By giving women digital skills, the scheme opens doors for earning income and joining the digital economy. It strengthens women’s role in Goa’s growing economy and helps close the digital gap, encouraging women-led growth and independence.
As Hon’ble Minister for Information Technology, Electronics & Communications Shri Rohan A. Khaunte said, this scheme is a step towards helping women from villages become active contributors to Goa’s digital and economic growth.
Run by Info Tech Corporation of Goa Ltd., the scheme will last for three years from the date of notification, offering ongoing support and chances for women across the state.