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BharatNet-enabled integrated phygital service delivery model secures global honour

Published: Jul 10, 2026

By TIOLCorplaws News Service

NEW DELHI, JULY 10, 2026: THE Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has been announced as the Global winner of the prestigious World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) Prizes 2026 under Action Line C6 - Enabling Environment for its flagship project "Samriddh Gram: Integrated Phygital Service Delivery Model Enabled by BharatNet." The initiative is in line with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of delivering integrated digital services to remote and rural areas of India. The award was presented during the WSIS Forum 2026 held in Geneva, recognising India's innovative approach towards leveraging digital public infrastructure and telecom connectivity for inclusive rural development.

Instituted under the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) process led by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), the WSIS Prizes are among the world's most prestigious recognitions for projects harnessing Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) to advance sustainable development. The WSIS Forum brings together governments, United Nations agencies, industry, academia, civil society and international organisations to promote people-centric, inclusive and development-oriented digital transformation.

Union Minister for Communications and Development of North Eastern Region, Jyotiraditya M. Scindia, while sharing the achievement on his X account, described the recognition as "another feather in the cap for Bharat on the global stage." He said the honour reflects global recognition of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of an inclusive Digital India, where the benefits of technology reach every citizen, including those in the remotest villages. Highlighting the transformative impact of the initiative, the Union Minister emphasized that, powered by BharatNet, Samriddh Gram converts connectivity into opportunity by delivering healthcare, education, digital banking and livelihood services through village-level Samriddhi Kendras. He further said the achievement reaffirms India's global leadership in Digital Public Infrastructure and demonstrates that solutions developed for India's unique needs can serve as scalable models for the world. Congratulating all stakeholders associated with the initiative, he described the recognition as a proud milestone in India's digital transformation journey.

Samriddh Gram is an integrated rural digital transformation initiative of the Department of Telecommunications built on the BharatNet backbone. At the heart of the initiative are Samriddhi Kendras, established as one-stop village-level hubs delivering integrated phygital services by combining reliable telecom connectivity, digital platforms and assisted physical service delivery.

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