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January 5, 2025

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BharatNet Connects over 2.14 lakh Gram Panchayats with Broadband

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BharatNet has connected more than 2.14 lakh gram panchayats by utilising 6,92,299 km of optical fibre cables, along with radio and satellite technologies. Dec 21, 2024 BharatNet, the world’s largest rural broadband connectivity programme, has helped connect more than 2,14,283 gram panchayats by utilising optical fibre, radio, and satellite technologies.......
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The Backbone of Modern Communications Infrastructure

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Driven by increased broadband penetration, rising internet TV streaming services, and the overall growth of the telecommunications sector, the Indian optic fibre market is witnessing significant growth. The scale in which it is used underscores the technological reality that we stand on the brink of another revolution that will fundamentally......
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Finance Ministry Applies 5-Year Anti Dumping Duty on Optical Fibre Imports from China, South Korea, Indonesia

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In support of the domestic optical fibre industry, the Finance Ministry imposed 5-year anti-dumping duty on imports from China, South Korea, and Indonesia, which ranges between USD 122 per kfkm and USD 857.23 per kfkm. Aug 5, 2023 The Finance Ministry had taken action by instituting a confirmed anti-dumping duty......
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HFCL: Boosting Supply Chain is Critical for Making India a Global OFC Hub

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“India is HFCL’s home, and the Indian market is the core of our business. Full support of the Indian 5G rollout and BharatNet will be a key part of HFCL’s future growth”, says Dr. Peter A. Weimann, Ph.D., Chief Technology Officer, Optical Fibre Cable, HFCL. Himachal Futuristic Communications Ltd. (HFCL)......
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HFCL Completes Broadband Connectivity in Gram Panchayats in Jharkhand for BharatNet Project

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After the completion of the OFC laying by HFCL, Jharkhand has become the first state in the country to provide broadband connectivity in all gram panchayats. The company has also deployed 7,869 km of OFC network which links 3,209 gram panchayats, with the GPON network in Punjab. May 6, 2022......
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Polycab enters into Master Service Agreement with TANFINET for BharatNet Phase-II

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As per the agreement, Polycab will be responsible for executing the Package-A of BharatNet covering 3,095 gram panchayats in nine districts in Tamil Nadu. April 2, 2022 Polycab India Ltd. has signed a Master Service Agreement (MSA) with Tamil Nadu FibreNet Corporation Ltd. (TANFINET) regarding the implementation of BharatNet Phase-II......
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BSNL CMD: BBNL to be merged with BSNL this month

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After the merger with BBNL, BSNL will get 5.67 lakh km of optical fibre that is laid across 1.85 lakh village panchayats in the country using the Universal Service Obligation Fund (USOF). March 30, 2022 According to a senior government official, the project of the government to merge Bharat Broadband......
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Faster Implementation of Metro Rail, Infrastructure Status for Data Centres, and Emphasis on PM Gati Shakti

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Mr. Vimal Kejriwal, MD & CEO, KEC International Ltd., says, “emphasis on PM Gati Shakti with significant allocation towards Jal Jeevan Mission, Affordable Housing, BharatNet and building 100 Cargo Terminals for multimodal logistics facilities augur well for KEC International Ltd.” I welcome the forward-looking, CAPEX-led Budget 2022-23, with a sharp 35......
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BharatNet Project to be concluded by 2025

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As per the data shared by the Economic Survey on the BharatNet project, 5.46 lakh km of optical fibre cable has been laid so far and a total of 1.73 lakh gram panchayats are connected and 1.59 lakh gram panchayats are service-ready on OFC. February 18, 2022 In the Budget......
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BBNL-BSNL Merger and BharatNet Work to be Concluded in this Fiscal

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The scope of the BharatNet project was further extended in July last year when it was decided that the government would provide INR 19,041 crore as viability gap funding. 1.71 lakh gram panchayats are interconnected out of the country’s 2.5 lakh gram panchayats. January 17, 2022 With the aim to......
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