Under the Bharat Net Project of Central government, the Gujarat government has initiated Digital Seva Setu Yojana in Gujarat to establish the connection between 3500-gram Panchayats via 100 Mbps optical fibre network. The progressive digitalisation-based scheme was launched on 8th of October, 2020 in PM Narendra Modi Ji’s winsome presence. Along with this scheme, the state government has introduced various public welfare schemes keeping in mind folks from backward and less developed spheres of society.
Last year, Gujarat State Government came up with the first phase of the Digital Public Service Delivery Revolution, known as Digital Seva Setu, capable of bringing transformative changes in the rural and semi-urban areas of Gujarat. The program is all about expediting online availability of services related to public welfare. Gujarat State Government will render numerous public welfare e-services to citizens living in India’s rural sectors via digital service joint at its doorstep.
Citizens will be reaping the benefits of public welfare services at the gram offices in each panchayat; the villagers won’t be moving all the way to Taluka or other district-level offices. The villagers would manage to receive several documents such as senior citizen certificate, duplicate ration cards, caste certificate, income certificate, at their door with the public welfare services.
This Gujarat government-led scheme is granting various types of electronic services to all Gujarat residents under Digital Seva Setu Yojana. All citizens residing within the geographical territories of Gujarat can receive benefit from this government electronic Yojana.
About Digital Seva Setu Yojana
As people living in Gujarat have faced issues in availing the benefits of digital services, the Gujarat government came up with Digital Seva Setu Yojana to increase the availability of a wide range of services via the digital medium. It’s an initiative that is concerned with changing and enhancing the lifestyle of residents of Gujarat as, after the complete implementation of Digital Seva Setu Yojana, people of Gujarat will be embracing the advantages of the services with the internet support.
Through the Digital Seva Setu Program, folks of Gujarat will be receiving the benefits that they have been deprived of in the past course of time. The scheme would turn out to be beneficial for rural citizens of Gujarat in a specialized form of services. This initiative by Chief Minister of Gujarat, Vijay Rupani would help the folks across the rural areas in managing their digital services and mandatory certificates without taking the pain of moving to different places.
Objectives of the Scheme
- The Gujarat Digital Seva Setu Yojana will bring digital transformation in the infrastructure of Gujarat.
- In addition to this, the core objective of the scheme is to assist the rural residents of Gujarat with the help of effective utilisation of technology for several public welfare programs that have been launched by the Gujarat government for public welfare in the state.
- Another significant objective of the scheme is to bestow 3500 villages in Gujarat with the optical fibre network under this scheme.
- As part of this historic move by Gujarat government, e-village offices in each panchayat would feel blessed with the availability of all public welfare services in different parts of Gujarat. The scheme endeavours to render prompt and faceless services to folks residing within the geographical territories of Gujarat by eradicating corruption or the demand for the middlemen as the system is capable of utilizing digital services effectively.
Services Offered
Here we are throwing light on the different types of services granted by the government of Gujarat under this scheme. The types of services offered are-
- Senior Citizen Certificate
- Ration card service
- Caste Certificate
- Affidavits and certificates for widows
- Income Certificate
- Domicile Certificate
- Nomad-denotified community certificate
- Language-based minority certificate
- Religious minority certificate
Implementation Process concerning Digital Seva Setu Yojana
- Going through the Official Statement associated with the Digital Seva Setu scheme, it has been concluded that the revenue officer will grant affidavits with at the village level.
- Considering this, all the beneficiaries don’t stay at the notary offices situated in neighbouring cities.
- Instead of using the physical signatures, all the beneficiaries must use the electronic signatures.
- Every document furnished to all beneficiaries is stored in a digital locker as a physical form. Furthermore, all the customers may think of holding this document on their respective mobile phones. This Gujarat government-led scheme is all set to roar across Gujarat’s geographical boundaries under the Bharat Net Project.
- This government scheme would grant clarifications in different forms in the handling process of most of the documents to the rural residents.
- Around 83% of the optical fibre network spread out, and all Gram Panchayats nestled in the heart of Gujarat will now strengthen the ties with the Gandhinagar Data Centres.
Application Procedure
Gujarat government has launched the scheme with high hope for folks residing in rural and other regions of Gujarat, but there is no official confirmation related to application procedure to apply for this Gujarat-government led scheme known as Digital Seva Setu Scheme. As soon as the state government comes up with something regarding this scheme, we would update here for sure.
Fees for all the Services
In this section of the blog, we would let you know about the fee structure of Digital Seva Setu Yojana. There is a common message for all the citizens of Gujarat who are willing to apply for this scheme that paying a nominal fee is mandatory for one and all. All the citizens must pay the small amount, i.e. Rs. 20 for all the services which reach directly to the village panchayat.
Benefits Associated with Digital Seva Setu Yojana
- There are numerous benefits of Digital Seva Setu Yojana. Under the roof of Digital Seva Setu program, the crucial advantage of the scheme is to render quick and digital services.
- The beneficiaries under this scheme will be able to acquire services without the involvement of middlemen in any form.
- Availability of high-speed internet without any pause and high-quality digital services without touring to the nearest cities and villages would fulfil the needs of the villagers and match pace with the objectives of Gujarat government.
- People will be receiving their documents on their respective mobile phones and in their e-lockers in place of having it in a physical form.
- At the initial stage, the government is gearing up with the plans to lend 20 services but it is said that the total number of services will be getting higher after a few days.
- The government has commenced the scheme with 20 services and will gradually move towards offering 50 services to the villages. Citizens will be getting the benefits of digital services just by paying a nominal fee of Rs. 20, which will be a compulsory amount to be paid for one and all.
- This scheme will be bringing a revolutionary transformation in the lives of folks eagerly waiting for digital changes and enhance the situation in Gujarat.
Conclusion
Gujarat government has introduced the Digital Seva Setu Yojana to upgrade and strengthen the connectivity between 3500-gram Panchayats in Gujarat through 100 Mbps optical fibre network. This scheme holds the immense potential to bring digital transformation in the lives of residents of Gujarat. Chief Minister of Gujarat, Vijay Rupani after discussion with his think tank brought up the scheme for the folks across the rural areas of Gujarat and devised the strategies in such a manner that people can avail and enjoy the benefits related to their digital services along with getting necessary certificates without visiting far away from their villages.
At Aatmnirbhar Sena, we are looking forward to assisting the Gujarat government in making this scheme a grand success. We will be ushering all the beneficiaries of Digital Seva Setu Yojana throughout the process.
