The Goa government plans to lay a new optical fibre cable network across the coastal state to enhance internet connectivity and ensure digital access to every household, Information Technology Minister Rohan Khaunte has said.<\/p>\n
Responding to a question raised by independent MLA Dr Chandrakant Shetye during the ongoing monsoon session of the state assembly, Khaunte said in a written reply on Thursday that the proposed network will form the backbone of the state’s ‘Har Ghar Fibre’ initiative.<\/p>\n
“The government is committed to providing affordable, high-speed internet connectivity to every household in Goa, enabling access to digital services in education, healthcare, e-governance, commerce and communication,” Khaunte said. <\/p>\n
He added that the initiative is aligned with the Centre’s Digital India programme and is aimed at bridging the digital divide, particularly in underserved areas.<\/p>\n
The project will be executed under the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model while also leveraging existing infrastructure such as the Goa Broadband Network and BharatNet to avoid redundancy, Khaunte said in his written reply.<\/p>\n
He said that the last-mile internet services will be delivered through licensed Internet Service Providers (ISPs), using shared or leased access to the network.<\/p>\n
Khaunte said the project will be rolled out in phases, and regions currently facing limited or no connectivity will get priority. <\/p>\n
“Year-wise targets for implementation will be finalised following the tendering process and preparation of the execution roadmap,” the minister added.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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