Union Minister of State for Communications Launches Integrated Rural Centre in Andhra Pradesh with Investment of INR 16 Million

en.Wedoany.com Reported - The Union Minister of State for Communications and Rural Development inaugurated the Samriddhi Kendram, an integrated rural development centre with a total investment of INR 16 million, in Narakoduru village, Andhra Pradesh. Established under the central government's BharatNet Udyami initiative, Narakoduru has become the third village in India and the first among Telugu-speaking states to adopt such an integrated rural development model.

The Samriddhi Kendram brings together 11 essential service sectors—including healthcare, education, skill development, financial services, agricultural support, entrepreneurial opportunities, and digital governance—under one roof, providing villagers with a one-stop service hub.

The Minister of State for Communications and Rural Development stated that this initiative reflects the government's vision of building digitally empowered, self-reliant villages. He noted that the Samriddhi Gram project has received international recognition and has been nominated for the 2026 World Summit on the Information Society Awards in the Enabling Environment category. The Minister further emphasized that the project adopts a phygital approach, combining physical infrastructure with high-speed BharatNet connectivity, making it a scalable and replicable rural development framework that can be expanded nationwide.

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