Raipur, December 31: The dreams of Prime Minister's 'Digital India' are being fulfilled in Chhattisgarh. In a bid to bridge the 'Digital Divide' between the rural and urban regions, about six thousand gram panchayats will be connected with optical fiber network.
Addressing a function of signing of MoU of Bharat Net Project, Chief Minister said that Chhattisgarh is entering a new era of 'Digital Revolution'. He said that Bharat Net Project will bridge the 'Digital Divide' between the rural and urban regions as 85 development blocks and five thousand 987 gram panchayats will be connected with optical fiber network. Total investment will be about Rs 1624 crore. At present work is in progress to link about four thousand gram panchayats with optical fiber network.
Manoj Sinha said that Information Highway is the hallmark of development at present. 'Ring Method' modern tech is being adopted in the State which is the first of its kind in the entire country.
Manoj Sinha said that Bharat Net Project is a fine example of co-operative federalism in which Chhattisgarh tops the list. The agreement with the State is the best among all eight states. He added 5G network will come soon in the country.