Govt to invite bids from global firms for rural internet project
3 years, 5 months ago

Govt to invite bids from global firms for rural internet project

Hindustan Times  

India will soon invite global bids to bring broadband to 361,000 villages across 16 states in public-private partnership mode with government aid, Union minister Ravi Shankar Prasad said. The cabinet also cleared parts of the ₹6.28 lakh crore economic package announced on Monday by finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman, which needed approval. Another element of the economic relief package cleared by the cabinet is the ₹50,000 crore financial guarantee cover for opening new healthcare facilities or for expanding existing ones under the new ‘loan guarantee scheme for Covid-hit sectors’. The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs on Wednesday approved the marquee ₹3.03 trillion power distribution company reform scheme, wherein the Centre’s share will be ₹97,631 crore.

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Cabinet approves investment of ₹1.3 lakh crore in Bharat Net
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Cabinet approves investment of ₹1.3 lakh crore in Bharat Net

Live Mint  

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Govt Plans Mega Drive to Brief Villagers About Benefits of Broadband Internet at Doorstep - News18
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Govt Plans Mega Drive to Brief Villagers About Benefits of Broadband Internet at Doorstep - News18

News 18  

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EXPLAINED: How BharatNet Will Bring 2.5 Lakh Villages On To The Digital Expressway
3 years, 5 months ago

EXPLAINED: How BharatNet Will Bring 2.5 Lakh Villages On To The Digital Expressway

News 18  

The Centre’s ambitious BharatNet project got a cash boost this week when Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced an additional outlay of Rs 19,000 crore. Simply put, the BharatNet project is intended to bring broadband internet connectivity to each of the more than 2.5 lakh gram panchayats across the country. As part of BharatNet project, the Centre will also provide …

Govt Allocates Additional Rs 19,041 Cr for Broadband Connectivity in Villages Under BharatNet
3 years, 5 months ago

Govt Allocates Additional Rs 19,041 Cr for Broadband Connectivity in Villages Under BharatNet

News 18  

The government on Monday allocated an additional Rs 19,041 crore to provide broadband connectivity in all villages under the BharatNet project. Additional Rs 19,041 crore is being provided so that the commitment that in 1,000 days from 2020 all villages will have broadband connectivity is fulfilled, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said while announcing stimulus measures for various sectors. She further …

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