PMGDISHA Statistics: Candidates Enrolled, Trained and Certified by State
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PMGDISHA trained 6.39 crore rural people in basic digital skills before it ended on 31 March 2024, beating its target of 6 crore. According to the Ministry of Electronics and IT, 7.35 crore enrolled and 4.78 crore were certified. Uttar Pradesh trained the most. State-wise figures are below.
Pradhan Mantri Gramin Digital Saksharta Abhiyaan (PMGDISHA): key numbers
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Top 15 states by candidates trained under PMGDISHA
Registered, trained and certified candidates in the 15 states that trained the most people, from the State/UT-wise table the Ministry gave Rajya Sabha in July 2024.
| State | Trained (candidates) | Registered (candidates) | Certified (candidates) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uttar Pradesh | 1,45,48,273 | 1,63,14,369 | 1,10,25,560 |
| Bihar | 74,12,740 | 82,40,606 | 54,62,848 |
| Maharashtra | 53,23,817 | 61,23,970 | 38,53,643 |
| Madhya Pradesh | 50,69,449 | 56,92,467 | 37,58,313 |
| Rajasthan | 39,70,690 | 45,06,184 | 29,27,166 |
| Odisha | 30,86,143 | 36,16,441 | 23,46,795 |
| Gujarat | 26,83,286 | 30,31,310 | 19,84,049 |
| Karnataka | 24,40,957 | 29,64,726 | 18,33,519 |
| West Bengal | 23,95,565 | 28,36,714 | 18,75,716 |
| Assam | 23,60,195 | 27,21,585 | 18,75,452 |
| Jharkhand | 22,86,356 | 27,52,731 | 16,87,611 |
| Chhattisgarh | 21,37,064 | 24,86,455 | 16,06,777 |
| Andhra Pradesh | 19,17,452 | 23,01,731 | 13,90,142 |
| Haryana | 15,77,109 | 18,57,815 | 11,90,337 |
| Punjab | 15,14,820 | 17,46,448 | 11,65,692 |
Source: pib.gov.in, as on 26 July 2024
PMGDISHA in the North East
Registered, trained and certified candidates in the eight North Eastern states, from the same July 2024 State/UT-wise table.
| State | Trained (candidates) | Registered (candidates) | Certified (candidates) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assam | 23,60,195 | 27,21,585 | 18,75,452 |
| Tripura | 2,64,186 | 3,25,000 | 2,15,688 |
| Meghalaya | 1,06,063 | 1,52,783 | 71,301 |
| Mizoram | 23,125 | 30,317 | 14,357 |
| Sikkim | 23,122 | 27,035 | 16,480 |
| Manipur | 18,286 | 28,397 | 11,989 |
| Arunachal Pradesh | 11,615 | 14,949 | 6,615 |
| Nagaland | 8,968 | 11,990 | 6,332 |
Source: pib.gov.in, as on 26 July 2024
How a PMGDISHA candidate was trained and certified
What the numbers show
PMGDISHA was the Digital India scheme meant to make one person in each of 6 crore rural households digitally literate. When it closed on 31 March 2024, the Ministry of Electronics and IT reported 6.39 crore people trained, above the target. Of the 7.35 crore who enrolled, 4.78 crore were certified after an independent test.
Trained is not the same as certified
The scheme counted three stages: registration, training and certification. Every state shows a drop at each stage. Uttar Pradesh registered 1,63,14,369 people, trained 1,45,48,273 and certified 1,10,25,560. Certification needed a third-party assessment by agencies such as NIELIT, NIOS and CDAC, and not every trained candidate sat or passed it.
State differences
Large northern and central states lead the table. Uttar Pradesh is far ahead, followed by Bihar (74,12,740 trained), Maharashtra (53,23,817) and Madhya Pradesh (50,69,449). Some southern states trained far fewer: Kerala trained 1,18,132 and Tamil Nadu 14,07,880. In the North East, Assam trained 23,60,195, while the smaller hill states each trained well under one lakh.
What the training covered
Each candidate got 20 hours of training in five modules: using digital devices, the internet, online communication and citizen services, and digital payments such as UPI, AEPS and mobile banking. Content was offered in 22 scheduled languages and English, through Common Service Centres in villages.
What the figures do not tell you
The figures count people trained, not whether they kept using digital services afterwards. The scheme was open only to rural areas, so urban learners are not included. The state table comes from a July 2024 reply and the national trained figure from a December 2024 reply, both after the scheme closed, so these are final numbers.
Where to check
The Ministry's answers in Parliament, published on pib.gov.in, carry the final State/UT-wise table. Certificate holders can still check their record through DigiLocker.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were trained under PMGDISHA?
6.39 crore people were trained across the country as on 31 March 2024, when the scheme ended. The target was 6 crore rural households, one person per household.
How many PMGDISHA candidates were certified?
4.78 crore candidates passed the third-party assessment and were certified, out of 7.35 crore who enrolled, according to the Ministry's July 2024 reply in Rajya Sabha.
Which state trained the most people under PMGDISHA?
Uttar Pradesh, with 1,45,48,273 candidates trained and 1,10,25,560 certified. Bihar came second with 74,12,740 trained.
Is PMGDISHA still running?
No. The Ministry of Electronics and IT told Lok Sabha in December 2024 that the scheme has ended. No fresh enrolment is being taken.
Who certified PMGDISHA candidates?
Recognised agencies carried out the assessment: NIELIT, NIOS, CDAC, Haryana Knowledge Corporation Limited and ICT Academy of Tamil Nadu. Certificates went straight to the candidate's DigiLocker.
Eligibility, documents and how to apply: Pradhan Mantri Gramin Digital Saksharta Abhiyaan (PMGDISHA) full guide
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Sources
This guide was checked against these official pages:
- pib.gov.in (www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2037600)
- pib.gov.in (www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2080854)