Samriddh Gram Initiative Nominated for WSIS Prizes 2026
The Samriddh Gram initiative by the Department of Telecommunications in India has been nominated for the WSIS Prizes 2026 in the Enabling Environment category. This recognition highlights India's efforts to leverage digital infrastructure for rural development through the BharatNet project. The initiative, which uses community hubs called Samriddhi Kendras, provides rural areas with integrated 'phygital' services, combining digital and physical infrastructures to enhance access to essential services like healthcare and education. The project is now open for public voting on the WSIS platform.
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