Government Launches 'e-Sakshyam' Portal for Digital Literacy
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has launched the 'e-Sakshyam' portal to provide free digital skills training to rural youth.
2-Minute Summary (TL;DR)
- e-Sakshyam portal launched by MeitY for digital skills training.
- The portal offers courses in 22 Indian languages using the Bhashini AI tool.
- It focuses on rural youth to improve employability in the digital economy.
- The initiative is a key component of the Digital India 2.0 program.
How This Topic is Tested in Competitive Exams
| Exam | Frequency | Approx. Marks | What Gets Asked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Banking (IBPS / SBI) | High | 4–6 | Financial inclusion schemes, Jan Dhan, PMSBY, and credit guarantee schemes are key banking exam topics. |
| SSC (CGL / CHSL / MTS) | Very High | 5–8 | Government schemes are one of the most tested topics in SSC CGL and CHSL GK sections. |
| UPSC / State PCS | High | 8–12 | UPSC tests implementation, target beneficiaries, and outcomes — not just scheme names. |
| State PCS / PSC | Very High | 6–10 | Both central and state schemes are tested extensively in state PCS papers. |
What to Memorize from This Topic
- Scheme: full name, ministry, launch date, objective
- Financial figures: allocation, beneficiaries reached so far
- Eligibility: who can benefit (age, income, gender, area)
- Implementing agency: central, state, or both
- Related amendments or extensions: any recent modifications to the scheme
Practice Questions
Q1. Which ministry launched the 'e-Sakshyam' portal?
- Ministry of Education
- Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology
- Ministry of Rural Development
- Ministry of Skill Development
Explanation: MeitY (Ministry of Electronics and IT) launched the portal.
Q2. The 'Bhashini' tool integrated with e-Sakshyam is primarily used for:
- Satellite tracking
- Language translation and voice recognition
- Soil health monitoring
- Stock market analysis
Explanation: Bhashini is India's AI-led language translation platform.
How to Prepare Government Schemes for Government Exams
Create a scheme log: Name | Ministry | Target | Key Feature. Add every new scheme as it appears. Review this weekly.
Focus on 'Flagship' schemes: PM-KISAN, PMAY, Ayushman Bharat, PM SVANidhi. These generate the most questions.
For UPSC, understand the policy objective behind the scheme — income support, housing, health insurance. The 'why' matters more than the name.
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