This edition brings together a set of stories that sit at the intersection of policy, technology, and grassroots transformation, with a special focus on Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) and its growing role in reshaping rural development outcomes.
As India continues to build and scale DPI systems—spanning identity, payments, data exchange, and service delivery the conversation is no longer about digital access alone, but about how these foundational layers translate into real, measurable change on the ground. The Samridh Gram initiative is one such example that reflects this shift from infrastructure to impact, aiming to strengthen village-level ecosystems through more integrated, data-driven, and citizen-centric governance.
In this issue, we explore how these frameworks are being implemented, where they are showing promise, and the gaps that still need attention. From administrative adoption challenges to local capacity building, the story of DPI in rural India is still unfolding and it is uneven, but undeniably significant.