Agartala, 25th September 2026 : Antyodaya Diwas was observed with a heartfelt commitment to take development, technology and essential services to the people at the very last mile of society. Marking the birth anniversary of Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya, the programme conveyed a simple yet powerful message—that technology becomes truly meaningful only when its benefits reach ordinary people in their homes and communities.
With this vision, the Ekdunia Antyodaya Digital Mission was formally launched. The initiative aims not merely to create digital connectivity, but to connect technology with the everyday needs of people and make essential services more accessible to rural and underserved communities.
The programme was attended by Minister for YAS, SWE & SE, Tinku Roy, District Magistrate & Collector, West Tripura, Dr. Bishal Kumar, IAS, and other distinguished guests.
One of the key highlights of the programme was the distribution of tablets to trained ‘AI Maa’ volunteers. Even today, technology and digital services remain beyond the easy reach of many people living in remote villages. The AI Maa initiative seeks to bridge this gap by creating a human connection between technology and people.
Equipped with appropriate training and digital tools, the AI Maa volunteers will assist villagers with access to healthcare, education, government services and various digital services from within their own communities. This will reduce the need for people to repeatedly travel to distant towns or government offices—the services will increasingly come closer to their doorsteps.
Speaking on the occasion, Malay Pit, Founder of the Ekdunia Antyodaya Digital Mission, said: “Antyodaya is not merely about reaching the last person; it is about standing beside that person. We want technology to reduce distances in people’s lives, not create new ones. Whether it is a village mother, an elderly person or a young person, everyone should be able to access digital assistance close to home when they need it. The AI Maa volunteers will serve as that human bridge. Our goal is not merely to create digital villages, but to bring opportunity, comfort and dignity into people’s lives.”
When a villager can receive health-related information and assistance close to home, understand how to access government services, or complete an essential task digitally without travelling far, technology ceases to be merely a tool. It becomes a means of trust, opportunity, convenience and dignity.
It is this human-centred vision that will guide the Ekdunia Antyodaya Digital Mission. Its core message is clear: Digital India must not remain confined to cities; the light of technology must reach the last person in the remotest village.
With technology in people’s hands, services at their doorstep and dignity at the heart of every intervention, the initiative seeks to translate the spirit of Antyodaya into meaningful action on the ground.
