Ministry of Communications

Production-Linked Incentive(PLI) scheme for the telecom sector – UPSC Prelims

Aim of the scheme: It will make India a global hub for manufacturing telecom equipment. Moreover, it will create jobs and reduce imports especially from China. Focus of the scheme: The scheme will offset the huge import of telecom equipment worth more than Rs 50,000 crore. By that, it will encourage the foreign manufacturers and domestic manufacturers …

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Bharat Net Project – UPSC Prelims

Ministry/Department :  Ministry of Communications Objective : The project seeks to provide affordable last mile high speed broadband connectivity to 2.5 lakh gram panchayats across the country. Project: BharatNet is Union Government’s ambitious rural internet connectivity programme which is implemented by Bharat Broadband Network Limited (BBNL). Earlier National Optical Fibre Network or NOFN failed due …

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