Bharat Net project in a phased manner provisions broadband connectivity to all Gram Panchayats (GPs) in the country. Through a pilot project funded from Digital Bharat Nidhi (DBN) (erstwhile USOF), BSNL has provided high speed FTTH connections in GPs/villages using BharatNet network through local partners/entrepreneurs called Bharat Net Udyamis (BNUs).

The Union Cabinet on04.08.2023 has approved Amended Bharat net Program (ABP) with an outlay of Rs. 1, 39, 579crore for extending the scope of Bharat Net to provide broadband connectivity to all 2.64 lakh Gram Panchayats and approximately 3.8 lakh villages on demand basis across 28 states and 8 UTs.Further, ABP has been approved to improve penetration of high speed FTTH Internet in rural areas, wherein there is a provision to provide 1.5Cr FTTH connections distributed across all States/UT’s using BNU model.

This information was given by the Minister of State for Communications, Dr.Pemmasani Chandra Sekhar in a written reply to a question in Lok Sabha today.

 

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