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DoT’s Samriddh Gram Wins WSIS Prizes 2026
The Department of Telecommunications’ (DoT) flagship initiative, Samriddh Gram, wins the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) Prizes 2026 under Action Line C6. WSIS Forum 2026 is held in Geneva, and Samriddh Gram is selected as the global winner in Action Line C6 (Enabling Environment).
Samriddh Gram and WSIS Prizes 2026:
| Dimension | Key Details |
|---|---|
| Authority (India) | Samriddh Gram is a flagship initiative of the Department of Telecommunications (DoT). |
| WSIS Forum 2026 | WSIS Forum 2026 is held in Geneva. |
| WSIS Prizes | WSIS Prizes honours information and communication technologies (ICTs) to advance sustainable development. |
| Award Categories | WSIS Prizes comprises 18 award categories. |
| Indian Representation | Only 2 Indian projects are selected as Champion Projects. |
| Global Winner | Samriddh Gram is the global winner under Action Line C6 (Enabling Environment). |
| Built-on Network | Samriddh Gram is built on the BharatNet network. |
| Model Showcased | Samriddh Gram showcases a model of using digital public infrastructure and telecom connectivity for integrated rural service delivery. |
| Integration Components | Samriddh Gram combines telecom infrastructure, local facilitation, and community participation to generate socio-economic outcomes. |
| Samriddhi Kendras | Samriddhi Kendras comprise village-level one-stop centres providing digital and assisted physical services. |
| Services Delivered | Samriddh Gram provides for services across sectors: healthcare (teleconsultation, health ATMs, and PM Jan Aushadhi medicines); education (smart classrooms, AR/VR skill development); agriculture (IoT soil testing, drone spraying, app-based smart irrigation); financial inclusion (CSC services, banking correspondents, and digital banking); e-commerce (support for local products); connectivity (FTTH, PM-WANI Wi-Fi, and CCTV surveillance). |
| BharatNet | BharatNet is a flagship rural broadband initiative and the world’s largest rural telecom project. |
| BharatNet Provisions | BharatNet expands digital access, converts connectivity into opportunity, and supports e-governance and livelihoods. |