BharatNet

Union Budget 2025 News- Broadband Connectivity Announced in Rural Areas under BharatNet Scheme
The central government will extend broadband connectivity to all government-run secondary schools and primary healthcare centres (PHCs) in rural areas through the BharatNet initiative, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced while presenting the Union Budget for 2025-26. Watch: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presents the NDA government's second full #UnionBudget2025 of its third term, and […]
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BharatNet Project News: RVNL Wins ₹3,622 Crore BharatNet Contract to Enhance Rural Connectivity
Rail Vikas Nigam Ltd (RVNL) announced the receipt of a Letter of Acceptance from Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) for a significant project under the BharatNet initiative. This project focuses on developing, upgrading, and maintaining the middle-mile network to enhance connectivity in rural and underserved areas, aligning with the Government of India’s Digital India mission. […]
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BharatNet Phase III Project News: HFCL Wins ₹2,501 Crore BSNL Contract for Punjab Region
HFCL Limited has secured an Advance Work Order valued at approximately ₹2,501.30 crore from Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) for the BharatNet Phase III project in Punjab. Announced on January 16, 2025, the contract involves designing, building, operating, and maintaining the middle-mile network within the Punjab Telecom Circle. At 11:47 am today, HFCL’s shares […]
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Centre Unveils ₹1.40 Lakh Crore BharatNet Plan for Inclusive Digital Growth
The Indian government is dedicated to fostering an inclusive digital ecosystem, with a comprehensive plan worth approximately ₹1.40 lakh crore under the BharatNet initiative. This program aims to connect all gram panchayats with high-speed optical fiber offering 1 Gbps connectivity. The initiative is designed to drive decentralized growth, empowering villages to become self-reliant economic hubs […]
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Over 2.14 lakh Gram Panchayats Connected with Broadband, Centre Says
BharatNet, the world’s largest rural broadband connectivity program, has successfully connected over 2.14 lakh gram panchayats using optical fiber, radio, and satellite technologies, the government announced on 21 Dec. Launched in October 2011, this ambitious initiative aims to provide affordable high-speed internet access to every gram panchayat across the country. The Ministry of Communications […]
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BharatNet Achieves 11.74 Lakh FTTH Connections in Rural India
To enhance internet connectivity across the country, the government is implementing various projects under the Digital Bharat Nidhi (formerly USOF). Key projects awarded to BSNL include the 4G Saturation Project, aimed at providing 4G mobile services in uncovered villages, and the Border Out Posts (BOP)/Border Intelligence Posts (BIP) Project, which delivers 4G-based mobile services at […]
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BharatNet Project News: Tejas Networks Selected as Broadband Equipment Supplier
Tejas Networks has been chosen to supply critical broadband equipment, including GPON, OLT, ONT, and management systems, for the BharatNet-driven Last Mile Connectivity (LMC) project in Tamil Nadu. This initiative, led by TANFINET (Tamil Nadu FibreNet Corporation Limited), an SPV established by the Tamil Nadu government, is being implemented with Polycab as the Master System […]
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BharatNet Phase 3 Project to Create 25 Thousand Jobs in Coming Years
The third and most ambitious phase of the BharatNet project, with an outlay of ₹65,000 crore, is set to create approximately 25,000 direct and indirect jobs over the next 2-3 years, according to TeamLease Services. This phase prioritizes last-mile connectivity to rural areas through innovative solutions, leveraging public-private partnerships (PPP) and advanced technologies. Key Features […]
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Bidder Challenges BSNL’s BharatNet Phase III Tender in Delhi High Court
Delhi 13 November 2024, A tender participant has approached the Delhi High Court to challenge the tender process, alleging unfair practices and violations of the specified guidelines. The contested tender is part of the BharatNet Phase-3 project initiated by BSNL, which involves designing, supplying, constructing, upgrading, operating, and maintaining the Middle Mile Network. This initiative […]
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BharatNet Phase 3 News- ITI Ltd Secures Orders Valued at Rs 4,559 Crore
State-owned telecom manufacturer ITI Limited announced on 10th Nov that it has emerged as the lowest bidder (L1) for a BharatNet Phase-3 project covering Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, and Manipur, with a contract valued at Rs 1,537 crore. Additionally, ITI Limited also secured the lowest bid for projects in Himachal Pradesh, West Bengal, and the Andaman […]
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