"bharatnet"

Removing disparities within the digital ecosystem is key to realising the grand dream of Viksit Bharat

As per government data, more than 1.56 lakh out of 2.5 lakh gram panchayats have already been connected and are service-ready.

Prasad said the government also intends to lay BharatNet in villages all over India and the prime minister wants this to be accomplished in the coming 1000 days.