Electronics & IT
Year Of Launch: 2015
BharatNet initiative is an initiative under National Optical Fibre Network (NOFN) built to revolutionise broadband in rural areas. It aims to connect 2,50,000 Gram panchayats in the country and provide them with 100 Mbps connectivity.
Phases Of Operation
| Phases | End Dates | Goals |
| Phase I | Decmeber 2017 | Broadband for 1,00,000 gram panchayats |
| Phase II | March 2019 | Broadband for 2,50,500 gram panchayats |
| Phase III (Current) | 2023 | Installing Optical Fibre Network between districts and blocks |
BharatNet Usage Statistics (Wi-Fi)
| Installed in GPs | 97,080 GPs |
| Operational in GPs | 63,537 GPs |
| No. of Wi-Fi Users | 13,71,423 |
| Total Data used per month | 11,06,815 GB |
Gram Panchayat
Goals 250500
Reached 160900
Progress
64.23%
Optical Fiber Cable Laid
- June 2014 356 Kms
- May 2020 474041 Kms
Progress: 473685 kms