Digital Bharat Nidhi
India’s 4G Saturation Project to Cover 24,680 Unserved Villages
The government, under the Digital Bharat Nidhi initiative, is expanding telecom connectivity in rural and remote areas through the installation of 4G mobile towers as part of the 4G Saturation Project. This project aims to provide 4G mobile connectivity to 24,680 uncovered villages, ensuring nationwide 4G coverage. Supporting the “Atma Nirbhar Bharat” initiative, BSNL has […]
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MoS Pemmasani Showcases Advancements in National Broadband Mission 2.0
The government has implemented several key measures to enhance broadband connectivity in rural areas. The launch of the Gati Shakti Sanchar Portal on May 14, 2022, has streamlined Right of Way (RoW) permissions, expediting the deployment of Optical Fiber Cable (OFC) and telecom towers while significantly reducing approval times. Further, the Telecommunications Act 2023 and […]
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BharatNet Project Status- 22000 Villages Connected, Says Minister of State for Communications
The government has launched several targeted initiatives to provide mobile services in uncovered villages across the North-Eastern Region and Left Wing Extremism (LWE)-affected areas. भारतनेट – देश के कोने कोने तक इंटरनेट का हाईवे। pic.twitter.com/7qRWjbgly5 — DoT India (@DoT_India) August 9, 2024 In the North-Eastern states, under the DBN-funded schemes, 2,829 mobile towers have […]
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223 Mobile Towers to be Installed in Tamil Nadu
Tamil Nadu is making significant strides in improving rural connectivity through the establishment of 223 mobile towers under the Digital Bharat Nidhi (DBN) scheme. According to a senior official from the Department of Telecom, 197 mobile towers have already been completed, with the remaining 26, located in remote areas, set to be operational by March […]
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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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