Guwahati: BSNL Assam is all set to bring 1,535 gaon panchayats (GPs) under Digital Assam by the end of the current fiscal, extending internet connectivity, boosting 'smart' governance and enabling a host of services.
The chief general manager of BSNL, Assam circle, MK Seth said, "Digital Assam is being created by BSNL, Assam Circle, with the help of various stakeholders including the Centre and the state government to provide services - like video, voice, data and internet connectivity - to even the most remote villages in the state."
Under the National Optical Fibre Network (NOFN) project, 2000 km of optical fibre cable has already been laid against the target of 4800 km.
"We are going to complete this project by the end of this financial year. We are covering 130 blocks. A total of 1,535 gaon panchayats will be covered. BSNL has already laid the fibre in 628 gaon panchayats," a spokesperson said.
The move will enable 'optimum utilization of human and natural resources, providing a bridge between industries and education', the spokesperson added and appealed to the state government and other departments and agencies to implement the project.
Elaborating on how it will help the state, the spokesperson said, "It will boost tourism in this part of this country. It will provide direct and indirect employment. The business potential will be improved and will enhance the image of Assam in the whole world. This will encourage industrialists to invest in this region through the vision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to 'make Assam through Digital Assam' and 'Digital India'. This will also boost literacy by enabling access to e-education and online education."
The 'smartness' of governance will also receive a shot in the arm with sensors and devices to monitor various parameters, having a real-time impact on activities that are undertaken.
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The chief general manager of BSNL, Assam circle, MK Seth said, "Digital Assam is being created by BSNL, Assam Circle, with the help of various stakeholders including the Centre and the state government to provide services - like video, voice, data and internet connectivity - to even the most remote villages in the state."
Under the National Optical Fibre Network (NOFN) project, 2000 km of optical fibre cable has already been laid against the target of 4800 km.
"We are going to complete this project by the end of this financial year. We are covering 130 blocks. A total of 1,535 gaon panchayats will be covered. BSNL has already laid the fibre in 628 gaon panchayats," a spokesperson said.
The move will enable 'optimum utilization of human and natural resources, providing a bridge between industries and education', the spokesperson added and appealed to the state government and other departments and agencies to implement the project.
Elaborating on how it will help the state, the spokesperson said, "It will boost tourism in this part of this country. It will provide direct and indirect employment. The business potential will be improved and will enhance the image of Assam in the whole world. This will encourage industrialists to invest in this region through the vision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to 'make Assam through Digital Assam' and 'Digital India'. This will also boost literacy by enabling access to e-education and online education."
The 'smartness' of governance will also receive a shot in the arm with sensors and devices to monitor various parameters, having a real-time impact on activities that are undertaken.
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