Kharagpur, Nov. 14 -- Seeking to bridge the digital divide in rural India through technology and innovation, RuralConnect 2026, a two-day national workshop on rural communication innovations, with a special focus on empowering youth from underprivileged and remote communities, got underway at IIT Kharagpur on Saturday.

The workshop brings together representatives from academia, industry and government, alongside young innovators, to explore how communication technology and innovation can transform rural communities. BJP leader and West Bengal Cabinet Minister Dilip Ghosh attended the inaugural programme as the chief guest.

The event features participation from leading industry organisations, including Airtel, BSNL, BharatGPT, Stellapps, E...