BHARAT NET PROJECT

About: 

• Objective of Bharat Net project: Digitally connecting all 2,50,000 Gram Panchayats (GPs) in the country to facilitate the delivery of e-governance, e-health, e-education, e-banking and other services to citizens in every part of our country, on a non-discriminatory basis. 
  
  
• Implementation: Bharat Broadband Network Limited (BBNL) has played a key role in leading the successful implementation of the BharatNet project. 
  
  
• Phases: 
  • Phase I: The target of completing 1,00,000 GPs under phase-I of BharatNet was achieved in December 2017. 
    
    
  • Phase ll: BharatNet Phase-II is planned to connect the remaining 1,50,000 GPs, using an optimal mix of media, by 31 March, 2019. Phase II is being implemented through three models – state-led model, CPSU model, and private sector model.