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India’s First Samriddhi Centre in MP
Why in News?
Union Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia inaugurated the country’s first Samriddhi Centre at Umri village in Guna district, Madhya Pradesh, an integrated rural service hub aimed at bridging gaps in service delivery and enhancing digital access for villagers.
Key Points:
- Integrated Service Hub: The Samriddhi Centre brings together essential services such as healthcare, education, banking, agriculture support, and other citizen-centric services under one roof, enabling villagers to access multiple facilities at a single location.
- The centre is part of the Samriddh Gram Phygital Services Pilot Project, which combines physical infrastructure with digital technologies to deliver seamless services in rural areas.
- Digital Empowerment: Equipped with digital infrastructure, the centre aims to strengthen rural-urban connectivity and promote digital inclusion by facilitating access to online services for residents of Umri and nearby villages.
- Villagers can access telemedicine and health consultations, digital banking and financial inclusion services, skill development and education resources, agricultural advisories, and e-governance services.
- Technology Integration: The Samriddhi Centre also showcases advanced technologies such as virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), digital classrooms, and connected computer labs to improve learning and information dissemination.
- Model: The pilot centre could serve as a scalable model for similar integrated service hubs in other rural regions, aimed at improving livelihoods and quality of life.
- Impact: The initiative is designed to reduce the need for villagers to travel to towns for routine services, thereby saving time and costs while expanding access to essential facilities right within the community.
| Read More: Virtual reality (VR), Augmented reality (AR), e-Governance services |
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BCCI Naman Awards 2026
Why in News?
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) organised the Naman Awards 2026 to honour outstanding performers and legendary personalities in Indian cricket for the 2024–25 season, recognising achievements in international and domestic cricket.
Key Points:
- Polly Umrigar Award: Shubman Gill received the Award for Best International Cricketer (Men) for the 2024–25 season, while Smriti Mandhana was named Best International Cricketer (Women), marking her record fifth BCCI honour.
- Colonel C. K. Nayudu Lifetime Achievement Award: It was conferred on former cricketers Rahul Dravid, Roger Binny, and Mithali Raj for their outstanding contribution to Indian cricket.
- International Debut Awards: These awards recognise emerging cricketers for their impressive debut performances in international cricket.
- Best International Debut (Men): Harshit Rana
- Best International Debut (Women): N. Sree Charani
- Domestic Cricket Awards: These honours recognise exceptional performances in India’s domestic cricket competitions.
- Jagmohan Dalmiya Trophy (Best Woman Cricketer – Domestic): Ira Jadhav
- Best Woman Cricketer in Senior Domestic One-Day Tournament: Shafali Verma
- Lala Amarnath Award for Best All-Rounder: The award in domestic cricket was presented to Ayush Mhatre (Limited-Overs tournaments) and Harsh Dubey (Ranji Trophy).
- Best Cricket Association: The Mumbai Cricket Association received the award for Best Performance in BCCI Domestic Tournaments for the 2024–25 season.
- Best Umpire: Ulhas Gandhe was recognised as the Best Umpire in Domestic Cricket for his officiating performance in domestic tournaments.
- Significance: The BCCI Naman Awards celebrate excellence across all levels of Indian cricket—international, domestic, and administrative—while honouring legendary personalities who have made lasting contributions to the sport.
| Read More: Ranji Trophy |
