Mandaura, Haryana saw the opening of the rural technology action group (RuTAGe) smart village center (RSVC)

Under of both the direction of Office of Principal Scientific Adviser (PSA), RSVC was created

• It seeks to empower communities through sustainable solutions and improve quality of life by fusing cutting-edge technologies with rural needs.
• RuTAGe was conceived by PSA in 2003-04.

Key Features of RSVC Model

• Provides enduring technical assistance at the Panchayat level, supporting 15–20 villages with 12 technology tracks, such as waste management and agriculture.
• To link rural producers with bigger markets, Market Access places a strong emphasis on working together with websites like ONDC, Amazon, and Market Mirchi.
• In order to guarantee sustainability, plans call for the opening of 20 new centers and the empowerment of female entrepreneurs through the Techpreneurs program.

Technology's Role in Rural Development

Agricultural Enhancement: Platforms such as e-NAM provide improved prices and transparent trade.

Business: Small enterprises can access international markets and reduce their dependancy on imports thanks to e-commerce and 3D printing.

Education: Initiatives like SWAYAM and PM e-VIDYA provide online education, enhancing access to high-quality instruction and closing the digital divide.

Financial Inclusion: By enabling direct, cashless transfers, the DBT program and PM Jan Dhan Yojana lower fraud and boost transparency.

Water Management: To ensure effective water use in agriculture, the National Program on Aquifer Mapping and Management employs technology to manage groundwater resources.