The government of Chhattisgarh has inked a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) for providing free internet facility through Wi-Fi in 108 villages of Bastar district.
The agreement, signed as part of the state’s ‘Bastar Connect’ initiative, will see 73 villages in Bastar development block and 35 villages of Tokapal development block getting free internet service. This move is expected to provide impetus to e-governance and boost social and economic development of the region while benefitting the education sector.
BSNL will be responsible for setting up the equipment and for their maintenance. The free Wi-Fi facility will be available in haat-bazar, panchayat building and public places in the villages.
