Punjab Newsline, Chandigarh, January 7-
Taking a big step towards Digital India, the Haryana Government has launched an ambitious project in collaboration with BSNL to provide free Fiber-to-the-Home (FTTH) internet connections to government institutions in the Gram Panchayats of the state. Under this programme, the BSNL has successfully installed 31,741 connections till December 31, 2024.
Chief Secretary Dr Vivek Joshi chaired the second meeting of the State Broadband Committee here today wherein it was informed that this project worth Rs 130 crore has been jointly funded by the Central and State Governments. The initiative aims to enhance digital connectivity and empower rural communities by providing them access to high-speed internet services. Each Gram Panchayat will be provided 10 FTTH connections for two years from the date of installation. The connections are being provided free of cost, which will significantly improve digital access for government functions.