India s digital growth, focusing on mobile connections, payments, and 5G rollout, requires enhancements in optic fibre, satellite connections, Wi-Fi networks, and public Wi-Fi hotspots. Balancing all these elements is crucial for sustainable progress.
The pilot project titled ‘Smart Gram Panchayat: Revolution towards Digitization of Gram Panchayat’ was launched with the aim to extend PM-WANI (Prime Minister’s Wi-Fi Access Network Interface) Service in all Gram Panchayats across Begusarai District in Bihar.
The Department of Telecommunications, in a release, stated that the PM-WANI Framework facilitates ease of doing business and encourages local shops and small establishments to become Wi-Fi Hotspot providers Public Data Office (PDO).
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