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Jharkhand Secures ₹1,684 Crore for Updated BharatNet Rollout
✍️ jharkhandstatenews.com
🗓 11 Sep 2026, 10:18 AM
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The state government of Jharkhand has received approval for ₹1,684 crore to implement the amended BharatNet initiative, aiming to enhance broadband connectivity across the state.
The central government has sanctioned a total of ₹1,684 crore for the rollout of the amended BharatNet program in Jharkhand. This allocation is earmarked to expand high‑speed broadband connectivity across the state’s rural and semi‑urban areas.
The amended BharatNet scheme, which builds on the original national broadband plan, will see the deployment of fiber‑optic infrastructure to connect villages and small towns. The funding is expected to cover the cost of laying cables, setting up local exchange points, and ensuring last‑mile connectivity.
Jharkhand’s officials anticipate that the new investment will accelerate digital inclusion, providing residents with better access to e‑government services, education, and healthcare resources. The state government has outlined a phased implementation plan, though specific timelines have not yet been released.
The amended BharatNet scheme, which builds on the original national broadband plan, will see the deployment of fiber‑optic infrastructure to connect villages and small towns. The funding is expected to cover the cost of laying cables, setting up local exchange points, and ensuring last‑mile connectivity.
Jharkhand’s officials anticipate that the new investment will accelerate digital inclusion, providing residents with better access to e‑government services, education, and healthcare resources. The state government has outlined a phased implementation plan, though specific timelines have not yet been released.