Q. Consider the following statements about the Smart Intelligent Village Project:
1.The first Smart Intelligent Village pilot project in India was launched in Maharashtra, to integrate technologies like AI, IoT, smart agriculture, and telemedicine.
2.The project is a joint initiative between the Union Ministry of Rural Development and a consortium of Indian telecom and technology companies called Voice of Indian Communication Technology Enterprises (VoICE).
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Answer: A
Notes:
Explanation: 1 only
Statement 1 is correct: Satnavri was selected as the country’s first Smart Intelligent Village where AI, IoT, drone technology, and digital healthcare and education are implemented to transform rural life.
Statement 2 is incorrect: The project is a collaboration between the Maharashtra government and VoICE, which is a consortium of Indian telecom and technology companies supporting Make in India and Atma Nirbhar Bharat.
Source: IE
