Digital Bharat Nidhi
New Rules for Digital Bharat Nidhi In Effect
India has introduced the Telecommunications (Administration of Digital Bharat Nidhi) Rules, 2024, under the Telecommunications Act, 2023. These rules are designed to expand telecommunications services in underserved regions and communities across the country. The Digital Bharat Nidhi (DBN), replacing the Universal Service Obligation Fund established under the Indian Telegraph Act of 1885, has been updated […]
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What is Digital Bharat Nidhi? How it can Upgrade Telecom Connectivity in Rural India?
Digital Bharat Nidhi (DBN) is a new initiative aimed at boosting telecom connectivity in rural and underserved areas of India, replacing the previous Universal Service Obligation Fund (USOF). On July 4, the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) released draft rules for implementing this project. The USOF was funded by a 5% levy on the Adjusted Gross […]
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