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Innovation and Digital Transformation for a Sustainable World

3. MODEL VILLAGE ARCHITECTURE information that is critical for both everyday management
and emergency responses, ensuring a safe and informed
The concept of a Sustainable Model Village represents the community environment.
comprehensive integration of digital technology with rural
life, which is crucial for villages to thrive in the era of the 3.1.3 Public Communication
digital economy. The process of implementing Sustainable
Model Villages spans numerous sectors, with the most Public communication systems, including public address
effective method being to start with pilot project systems and digital signage, play a vital role in disseminating
(implemented in village Dhorra of District Lalitpur, Uttar information swiftly to all villagers. These systems are used
Pradesh, India) in specific areas before expanding to others. for everything from emergency alerts to community
However, varying digital technology applications across announcements and educational broadcasts, helping to keep
different sectors can lead to overlapping efforts and diminish the community engaged and informed about local issues and
the effectiveness of digital integration if not coordinated developments.
under a unified strategy. In India, some villages have begun
to experiment with Model Village as proof of concept (PoC)
by various government and private entities, yet the outcomes
vary significantly due to the sporadic nature of these
implementations. Thus, establishing a clear technical
architecture for digital village initiatives is essential. This
architecture should guide all activities, promoting
coordinated planning and reducing the financial burdens of
unnecessary overlaps.

As illustrated in Figure I, the proposed digital village
technology architecture in this study is organized into three
hierarchical levels: Physical Infrastructure, CEQU Medha
(Micro Edge Data Center System), and DigiGram Platform
Service System. Effective digital village implementation
requires the integration of all three levels. While the
application service system level may vary based on field-
specific needs, the implementation strategies for the other
two levels should be aligned to meet the overall objectives
of application development.

3.1 Infrastructure System

The infrastructure system is the foundational layer in
creating a digital village, designed to facilitate seamless
integration of technology into rural life. It consists of five
critical components that together build a robust framework
to support the varied functionalities of a digital village.

3.1.1 Network

The network infrastructure acts as the backbone of the digital
village, providing essential connectivity across the
community. This includes a combination of wired networks
for stable, high-speed internet access and wireless solutions
to extend reach where physical cables cannot go. This dual
approach ensures comprehensive coverage, enabling
constant communication and the effective operation of
digital applications throughout the village.

3.1.2 Surveillance

Integrated into the network are systems for IoT perception
and surveillance. This setup not only enhances security
through continuous monitoring but also facilitates the
collection of real-time data across the village. Surveillance Figure I
cameras, coupled with IoT devices, gather and relay DIGITAL VILLAGE TECHNOLOGY ARCHITECTURE

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