Solan, July 5 -- In a landmark step towards rural digital empowerment, Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) yesterday launched the Amended Bharat Net Programme (ABP) in Himachal Pradesh, with the groundbreaking ceremony held in the Dharampur block of Solan district.
The ABP is funded by the Digital Bharat Nidhi, and is a next-generation upgrade of BharatNet, designed to deliver high-speed broadband connectivity nationwide. M/s ITI Ltd will implement the programme across the Himachal.
Addressing a press conference, chief general manager of HP Telecom Circle Anil Kumar Gupta along with director marketing CV Ramna Babu said that under the programme, the BSNL would cover over 16,000 revenue villages to provide a minimum of 25 mpbs connectivit...