Published: 12th Dec, 2020
Context
The government has approved provision of submarine optical fibre cable connectivity between Kochi and Lakshadweep Islands, entailing a cost of Rs 1,072 crore.
About
- The project entails provision of a direct communication link through a dedicated submarine Optical Fibre Cable between Kochi and 11 islands of Lakshadweep -- Kavaratti, Kalpeni, Agati, Amini, Androth, Minicoy, Bangaram, Bitra, Chetlat, Kiltan and Kadmat.
- Funding: The project would be funded by Universal Service Obligation Fund.
- Completion: The project is expected to be completed by May 2023.
- Agencies: State-owned Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd. has been nominated as project execution agency and Telecommunications Consultant India Ltd. as the Technical Consultant of the project to assist Universal Service Obligation Fund, Department of Telecommunications.
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Optical fibre connectivity
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Significance of the Project
- Telecommunication connectivity: The project will vastly improve telecommunication facility in the Lakshadweep Islands by providing large bandwidth.
- Employment generation: Telecommunication connectivity plays vital role in employment generation.
- Effective delivery of e-governance services: The project would play vital role for delivery of e-Governance services at the doorstep of citizens, potential development of fisheries, coconut based industries and high-value tourism, educational development in term of tele-education and in healthcare in terms of telemedicine facilities.
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