The Union Cabinet had approved the Amended BharatNet Program on 4th August 2023 with the objective of upgrading, consolidating and expanding the existing BharatNet network to ensure robust and future-ready broadband connectivity to all Gram Panchayats and villages on demand basis.
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Agreement Signed between Digital Bharat Nidhi (DBN) - Department of Telecommunications; Government of Chhattisgarh; CSBIL; BSNL & CHiPS for Implementation of Amended BharatNet Program in Chhattisgarh
In a significant step towards strengthening digital infrastructure and accelerating broadband connectivity across rural Chhattisgarh, Digital Bharat Nidhi (DBN), under Department of Telecommunications (DoT), signed an Agreement for implementation of the Amended BharatNet Program (ABP) in the State under the State-led model today at Sanchar Bhawan, New Delhi.
Source: Press Information Bureau (official). The summary and key points are quoted from that release; no AI is used. Check the source for the full text.
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Under the Amended BharatNet Program in Chhattisgarh, the project will be implemented through Chhattisgarh State BharatNet Infrastructure Limited (CSBIL).
The Programme will have a total scope of 11,682 Gram Panchayats, which includes upgradation of 4,048 Phase I Gram Panchayats from linear to ring topology to enhance network resilience, coverage of 5,964 Phase II Gram Panchayats, and inclusion of 1,670 newly created Gram Panchayats.
The Government of India has approved financial support of ₹3,942 crore for implementation of the Programme in Chhattisgarh.
As per ‘The Telecommunications Act, 2023’ the Universal Service Obligation Fund, has become the Digital Bharat Nidhi (DBN).
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