Context:

• Government accorded approval for revised implementation strategy of BharatNet through Public Private Partnership mode in 16 States of the country.
• The revised strategy also includes creation, upgradation, operation, maintenance and utilization of BharatNet by the concessionaire who will be selected by a competitive international bidding process. 

Benefits of Bharatnet PPP Model:

(a)   Use of innovative technology by the Private Sector Provider for the consumers;

(b)   High quality of service and Service Level to consumers;

(c)   Faster deployment of network and quick connectivity to consumers;

(d)   Competitive tariffs for services;

(e)   Variety of services on high-speed broadband  including Over the top (OTT) services and multi-media services as part of packages offered to consumers, and

(f)    Access to all online services.

It will also enable online education, telemedicine, skill development, e-commerce and other applications of broadband.

Objective of the Project:

• It was launched in 2011 to provide connectivity to 2.5 lakh Gram Panchayats (GPs) through optical fibre.
• It is a highly scalable network infrastructure accessible on a non-discriminatory basis, to provide on demand, affordable broadband connectivity of 2 Mbps to 20 Mbps for all households.
• It aims to realise the vision of Digital India, in partnership with States and the private sector.
• The objective is to facilitate the delivery of e-governance, e-health, e-education, e-banking, Internet and other services to the rural India.
• The entire project is being funded by Universal service Obligation Fund (USOF).

Source: https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1731868

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