The government has allocated an additional sum of Rs 190.41 billion towards the expansion and upgradation of BharatNet.
As per the latest data released by the government, of the targeted 2.5 lakh gram panchayats (village blocks) covering more than 6 lakh villages, 156,223 blocks have been covered by May 31. The additional outlay will be used to connect the remaining blocks.
With the additional sum, the total outlay for the BharatNet project has reached Rs. 611.09 billion that includes the already-approved amount of Rs 420.68 billion in 2017.
The finance ministry’s additional funding is in line with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s announcement on August 15, 2020, to connect every inhabited village in 1000 days.
