In 2021, service providers (TSPs) meant that locations for the Standing Committee on IT recognized the role BharatNet fibre deployment were not aligned with of the CSCs in helping improve the maintenance the rollout plan of TSPs, which led to instances in and utilization of network. [...] In the second phase of the project post 2017, the government enlisted a network of Common Service The utilization of networks depends on the availability Centres (CSCs), which are e-services access points of multiple digital ecosystem parameters.28 Issues in the maintenance of network infrastructure and delayed network upgradation have been persistently responsible for poor utilization. [...] Since some of these states had relatively well-developed ecosystems The lack of ownership and state involvement was one for the delivery of e-governance services, they of the primary reasons for poor outcomes in Phase were expected to not only accelerate the progress I of the BharatNet project. [...] Two private primary concern was the dependence on the companies in each state (i.e., HFCL and Vindhya utilization and monetization of the network for Telelinks Limited (VTL) in Punjab and VTL and the recovery of investments—a risk that the Polycab in Bihar43) were selected for installing the private sector was unwilling to take due to lower infrastructure. [...] of India 8 Developments in 2023-2024, such as regulatory 3.4 Strengthen project monitoring and reforms in the satellite communications sector63 and accountability systems at the national and the increasing interest of new private players64—are state levels to ensure optimum utilization expected to further enhance the complementary of public funds and delivery of key project impact of satellite bro.
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Table of Contents
- Abstract .......................................................................................................................................... i 2
- Acknowledgement .......................................................................................................................... i 2
- 1. National Broadband Plans ........................................................................................................ 1 2
- 2. A Historical Overview of BharatNet Shifting Timelines and Scope ............................................ 3 2
- 3. Five Key Policy Lessons from the BharatNet Project .................................................................. 3 2
- 3.2 ...............................................................................................5 2
- 3.3 Use combinations of technologies to boost BharatNet implementation ................................8 2
- 3.4 Strengthen project monitoring and accountability systems at the national and state levels to ensure optimum utilization of public funds and delivery of key project outcomes .................9 2
- 3.5 Creation of the ICRIER Sampada Baseline ............................................................................10 2
- 4. Conclusion ............................................................................................................................. 10 2
- Bibliography ................................................................................................................................. 12 2
- Appendix ..................................................................................................................................... 16 2
- Abstract 3
- Authors email Bhargavee Das bdasicrier.res.in and Krithika Ramnath kramanthicrier.res.in 3
- Acknowledgements 3
- Table 1 Country-Wise Broadband Programmes 4
- Figure 1 BharatNet Key Milestones 5
- Source Compiled from PIB and media reports 5
- 2. A Historical Overview of BharatNet Shifting Timelines and Scope 6
- 3. Five Key Policy Lessons from the BharatNet Project 6
- 3.1 Use a programmatic approach that focuses 6
- Figure 2 Disparity in Middle-Mile Service-Ready GP vs Last-Mile Connectivity WiFi GP 8
- Source DOT Annual Reports BBNL BBNL Annual Reports 8
- Box 1 Karnataka Case Study 8
- 3.2 Foster flexible implementation models 8
- Figure 3 Progress Under the State-Led Model vs. Central Public Sector Undertaking-Led Model 9
- Source Lok Sabha questions and BBNL website 9
- Box 2 Maharashtra Case Study 9
- Source Building an Inclusive Digital Society for Rural India Maharashtra Government Resolution 9
- Box 3 Project Gigabit An Example of PPP 10
- Source Gov.uk and Department for Digital Culture Media Sport 10
- 3.3 Use combinations of technologies to boost 11
- BharatNet implementation 11
- Figure 4 GPs in the Northeast and Hilly Regions Connected via Satellite December 2023 11
- Source BBNL 11
- 3.4 Strengthen project monitoring and 12
- Figure 5 The Utilization of Funds Under the BharatNet Project 12
- Source Compiled from Parliamentary Committee Reports 12
- 3.5 Customize implementation for Northeast 13
- Figure 6 BharatNet Progress in the NE Region 13
- Source Standing Committee Report on Progress of Implementation of BharatNet and BBNL 13
- 4. Conclusion 13
- Table 2 Comparison of Rules Governing the USOF and Digital Bharat Nidhi 14
- Bibliography 15
- Appendix 1 Broadband Commission 2025 Advocacy Targets 19
- Appendix 19
- Source Broadband Commission for Sustainable Development 19
- Source Progress of Implementation of BharatNet Standing Committee on Information Technology August 2018 19
- Appendix 2 Implementation Issues under BharatNet Phase I and Subsequent Corrective Measures 19
- Appendix 3 Phase-Wise Features and Progress of BharatNet Project 20
- Source Parliamentary Standing Committee Reports PIB and BBNL website. 20
- Sources DOT Annual Reports BBNL BBNL Annual Reports Lok Sabha Starred Question No. 73 07022018 20
- Appendix 4 Progress Under BharatNet Phase I 20
- Sources DOT Annual Reports BBNL BBNL Annual Reports 21
- Appendix 5 Progress Under BharatNet Phase II 21
- Appendix 6 Cumulative Progress Under BharatNet Phase I II 21
- Sources DOT Annual Reports BBNL BBNL Annual Reports 21
- Appendix 7 Progress in Private-Sector Model 22
- Source Lok Sabha and BBNL website 22
- Our Offices 23
