National Broadband Mission
With reference to the National Broadband mission, consider the following statements:
- The project involves laying down around 30 Lakhs kilometer route Optical Fiber Cable, increase tower density from 0.42 to 1.0 tower per thousand of population by 2024.
- It envisages an investment of Rs.8 lakh crore in next 5 years from both government and industry to connect the country digitally at a faster pace.
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- On 17th December, 2019, the government launched the National Broadband Mission(NBM) which aims to fast track growth of digital communications infrastructure, bridge the digital divide and provide affordable and universal access of broadband for all.
- The Mission is part of the National Digital Communications Policy, 2018.
Objective
- To provide broadband access to all villages by 2022.
Key Points of NBM
- The ambitious project will involve laying down around 30 Lakhs kilometre route Optical Fiber Cable, increase tower density from 0.42 to 1.0 tower per thousand of population by 2024 and significantly improve quality of services for mobile and internet.
- The mission envisages Rs 7 lakh crore investments in next 4 years.
- Developing a Broadband Readiness Index (BRI) to measure the availability of digital communications infrastructure and conducive policy ecosystem within a State/UT.
- Creation of a Digital Fiber Map of the Digital Communications network and infrastructure, including Optical Fiber Cables and Towers, across the country.
Impact
- It will help government to fast-track digital connectivity and bridge the digital divide as well as facilitate digital empowerment and inclusion.
- The mission by providing internet connectivity to 1 lakh villages, will push the economy to 5 trillion dollar milestone.
