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BharatNet<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/mark><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

About<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/mark><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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  • BharatNet is an ambitious project of the Government of India aimed at providing affordable high-speed internet access to all Gram Panchayats (GPs) <\/strong>in the country. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • The initiative, launched in 2011, <\/strong>aims to empower rural India, foster inclusive growth, and bridge the gap between urban and rural communities. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Nodal Ministry: Ministry of Communications.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    Amended BharatNet Program<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/mark><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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    • The project initially aimed to connect all GPs <\/strong>across the country.  <\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • In 2023, the government approved the Amended BharatNet Program (ABP) <\/strong>to provide optical fiber connectivity<\/strong> to ~2.64 lakh GPs <\/strong>and ~3.8 lakh non-GP villages on demand basis<\/strong> across the country.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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      Optical Fiber Connectivity:<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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      • Optical fiber connectivity uses thin strands of glass or plastic to transmit data as pulses of light<\/strong>, enabling ultra-fast, high-bandwidth communication over long distances with minimal signal loss, making it superior to copper cables<\/strong> for internet, telecom, and data centers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
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      • This technology works by sending digital information as light signals, which reflect internally (total internal reflection) down the fiber core, <\/strong>allowing for massive data transfer for applications like high-speed internet, video.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

        Funding<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/mark><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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        • BharatNet is primarily funded through the Digital Bharat Nidhi (DBN).<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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          Digital Bharat Nidhi:<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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          • Digital Bharat Nidhi (erstwhile Universal Service Obligation Fund<\/strong>) was established under the Indian Telegraph (Amendment) Act, 2003 <\/strong>in 2002.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • DBN has the mandate to promote access and delivery of telecommunication service in underserved rural, remote and urban areas<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • DBN is funded by Universal Service Levy<\/strong> charged upon all the telecom fund operators<\/strong> on their Adjusted Gross Revenue (AGR).\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • The balance of DBN does not lapse<\/strong> at the end of the financial year.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

            Implementation<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/mark><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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            • The project is being executed by a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV)<\/strong> namely Bharat Broadband Network Limited (BBNL),<\/strong> which was incorporated in 2012 under the Indian Companies Act 1956.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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