The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) launched the Samriddh Gram Phygital Services Pilot Project to bridge the digital divide in rural India.
Telecom Centres of Excellence (TCoE) of India has signed agreements with implementation partners to roll out the pilot in three villages: Ari & Umri in Madhya Pradesh, Chaurawala in Uttar Pradesh, and Narakoduru in Andhra Pradesh.
Each village will host a Samriddhi Kendra, serving as an integrated hub for education, healthcare, agriculture, e-governance, e-commerce, and financial inclusion.
The project leverages BharatNet connectivity, including fiber-to-the-home (FTTH), Village Area Networks, and public Wi-Fi hotspots.
Education services will include smart classrooms, augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) based learning, and digital skilling aligned with government initiatives.
Agriculture support will feature Internet of Things (IoT) based soil testing, drone assistance, and smart irrigation systems, while healthcare will include teleconsultations and Health ATMs.
The initiative aims to create a scalable and replicable model for nationwide implementation, empowering rural citizens through seamless physical and digital integration.