<h1>Bengaluru Conference Highlights Digital Infrastructure's Role in Bridging Urban-Rural Divide with Innovative Financing and Planning Solutions.</h1> The 4th Regional Conference on Futuristic, Resilient and Digital Infrastructure concluded in Bengaluru, focusing on bridging the digital divide between urban and rural areas. Organized by the Ministry of Finance, the Confederation of Indian Industry, and the Research and Information System for Developing Countries, the event emphasized three main areas: opportunities and challenges in digital infrastructure, resource mobilization, and emerging challenges. Discussions highlighted the importance of digital technologies in infrastructure development, the need for integrated urban planning, and innovative financing models. Experts advocated for a bottoms-up approach to enhance grassroots digital capacity and address rural-urban internet access disparities.