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schemeArchiveThursday, 1 October 2015

BharatNet - National Optical Fibre Network

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Government scheme — a structured programme with defined beneficiaries, budget allocation, and delivery mechanisms. The primary instrument for delivering welfare and development outcomes.

Summary

Project to connect all 2.5 lakh Gram Panchayats with broadband through optical fibre, providing 100 Mbps connectivity. Critical digital infrastructure backbone for rural India's internet connectivity.

Key Facts

TypeScheme
SourceHistorical Record
PublishedThursday, 1 October 2015
Affected Population~850 million internet users, 75,000+ startups

Key Numbers

Rs 15,000 crore for Digital India initiatives
UPI: 14 billion monthly transactions
850 million+ Aadhaar-linked mobiles
PMAY-G: 2.95 crore houses sanctioned

Key Authorities

Ministry of Electronics & ITTRAICERT-InMinistry of Rural DevelopmentMinistry of Panchayati Raj

Key Stakeholders

Internet UsersTech CompaniesStartupsRural HouseholdsGram PanchayatsSHGs

Government Context

NDA IBJP-led NDA
Centre-Right
LeftCentreRight

Amendment History

1 change recorded for this policy.

TypeThursday, 9 July 2026via historical
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