Centre sanctions ₹3,942 crore to boost digital connectivity in Chhattisgarh: CM Vishnu Deo Sai
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Why in news
The Centre sanctioned ₹3,942 crore to Chhattisgarh under the Amended BharatNet Programme to enhance digital connectivity in 11,682 gram panchayats.
Background
The funding is allocated under the Amended BharatNet Programme for Chhattisgarh. The project aims to establish a 'ring topology-based' network to improve e-governance and online education in rural areas.
Facts for Prelims
- FactThe Centre sanctioned ₹3,942 crore for digital connectivity in Chhattisgarh.
- FactThe project covers 11,682 gram panchayats in Chhattisgarh.
- S&TThe network will be established using a 'ring topology-based' architecture.
- SchemeThe funding is provided under the Amended BharatNet Programme.
For Mains
Q. Discuss how expanding high-speed digital infrastructure in rural India can bridge the urban-rural divide in access to education and governance.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Infrastructure bottleneck: High cost of maintaining ring topology networks in geographically challenging terrains
- Digital literacy gap: Requirement for community-level training to utilize e-governance services effectively
- Service delivery: Potential for real-time grievance redressal and transparent subsidy distribution at the panchayat level
Keywords: Digital India · e-governance · Rural Connectivity · BharatNet · Digital Divide
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