The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI), established in 1997, ensures affordable and quality telecom services. Despite India’s rapid digital growth, rural areas still face major gaps in access and service quality. To enable targeted interventions, TRAI is developing a village-level telecom index using demographic, geospatial, and service data. The index includes 6 supply-side indicators across 3 dimensions and 16 demand-side indicators across 3 additional dimensions, providing a comprehensive view of digital readiness across India's villages.
