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Centre Approves ₹3,942 Crore for BharatNet Expansion in Chhattisgarh
✍️ Communications Today
🗓 19 Aug 2026, 02:34 PM
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The Indian government has sanctioned ₹3,942 crore to extend BharatNet broadband connectivity across Chhattisgarh, aiming to improve digital access in rural areas.
The Ministry of Communications has approved a ₹3,942 crore allocation for the BharatNet project in Chhattisgarh, marking a significant step toward nationwide broadband coverage.
The funding will be used to lay fiber‑optic cables, set up local exchange points and deploy wireless access points across the state’s districts.
State officials expect the expansion to connect over 200,000 villages by 2025, boosting e‑governance, education and healthcare services in remote areas.
The funding will be used to lay fiber‑optic cables, set up local exchange points and deploy wireless access points across the state’s districts.
State officials expect the expansion to connect over 200,000 villages by 2025, boosting e‑governance, education and healthcare services in remote areas.