(a) whether the Government is considering to launch National Broadband Campaign to provide internet connectivity to all villages by year 2022;
(b) if so, the details thereof; and
(c) if not, the reasons therefor?
(a) whether the Government is considering to launch National Broadband Campaign to provide internet connectivity to all villages by year 2022;
(b) if so, the details thereof; and
(c) if not, the reasons therefor?
MINISTER OF STATE FOR COMMUNICATIONS,
HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT AND
ELECTRONICS & INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
(SHRI SANJAY DHOTRE)
(a) to (c) National Broadband Mission (NBM) has been launched on 17th December 2019 with a vision to fast track growth of digital communications infrastructure, bridge the digital divide, facilitate digital empowerment and inclusion, and provide affordable and universal access of broadband for all. One of the objectives of the mission is to provide broadband access to all villages by year 2022.