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Samriddh Gram Initiative Nominated for ITU World Summit
Samriddh Gram has been selected as a nominee for the World Summit on the Information Society Prizes 2026. The development is currently relevant for its role in delivering integrated digital services to rural areas.
Samriddh Gram Initiative:
| Dimension | Key Details |
|---|---|
| Nature | Samriddh Gram is an initiative that provides integrated phygital services to rural citizens through Samriddhi Kendras using BharatNet broadband. |
| Aim | The initiative provides for socio-economic impact by reducing costs, improving access, and empowering rural communities through unified service delivery and digital empowerment. |
| Nodal Ministry | The Ministry of Communications is the nodal ministry for the initiative. |
| Implementing Agency | The Department of Telecommunications implements the initiative with support from the Telecom Technology Development Fund and local administration. |
| Launch | The initiative has been launched in 2025 under a pilot phase of the Telecom Technology Development Fund. |
| Duration | The initiative is implemented for a pilot duration of 2 years with possible extensions. |
| Objectives | The initiative provides for socio-economic impact, unified service delivery, and digital empowerment through expansion of FTTH connections, PM-WANI hotspots, and broadband adoption. |
| Coverage | The initiative applies to pan-village implementation through Samriddhi Kendras leveraging BharatNet FTTH and PM-WANI hotspots. |
| Samriddhi Kendras | Samriddhi Kendras comprise centralized hubs of 800–1000 sq. ft. with trained personnel for service delivery. |
| Education and Skills | The initiative provides for smart classrooms with AR/VR and vocational labs using Diksha and Swayam platforms. |
| Agriculture and Healthcare | The initiative provides for Internet of Things applications such as soil sensors, drone farming, e-Sanjeevani telemedicine, and health kiosks. |
| Governance and Commerce | The initiative provides for assisted online applications, ONDC-based e-commerce, and digital banking inclusion. |
| Connectivity | The initiative provides for FTTH village area network and PM-WANI hotspots. |
| Monitoring | The initiative provides for real-time dashboards, IVRS surveys, and financial sustainability planning post pilot phase. |
| WSIS Prizes | The World Summit on the Information Society Prizes are global awards organized by the International Telecommunication Union to recognize ICT-driven projects advancing sustainable development. |