BharatNet
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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BharatNet Phase 3: HFCL-RVNL-Aerial Telecom Consortium Secures Rs 6,925 Crore BSNL Contract
The BharatNet project, part of the government’s initiative to expand connectivity, is projected to be completed by 2025. For Phase 3, Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has named the HFCL-RVNL-Aerial Telecom Solutions Private Limited consortium as the lowest bidder, with a bid valued at Rs 6,925 crore to develop the middle-mile network in Uttar Pradesh […]
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BharatNet Phase 3 News- BSNL Awards ₹5,649 Crore Contract to Polycab
Homegrown wire, cable, and electrical gear maker Polycab has won two contracts, cumulatively valued at Rs 5,649.36 crore (inclusive of GST), from government-owned Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) for the deployment of a middle-mile network for Bharat Net under various packages. ” Polycab India Limited emerges as the Lowest Bidder (L1) from Bharat Sanchar Nigam […]
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BSNL Awards ₹5,000 Crore BharatNet Project to RVNL-Led Consortium
Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL), India’s state-owned telecom operator, has awarded a consortium led by Rail Vikas Nigam Limited (RVNL) a contract worth nearly ₹5,000 crore for the development of BharatNet’s middle-mile network. BharatNet, a government initiative, aims to bring high-speed broadband to unconnected villages across India. This contract pertains to Phase 3 of the […]
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