Priyank Kharge file photo
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Bengaluru: Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Minister Priyank Kharge on Tuesday said that the government had selected 205 gram panchayats under the Samruddhi Gram Panchayat Project (SGPP).
The goal is to provide high-speed internet to rural areas using optical fibre cables (OFCs).
According to a statement from the minister's office, Kharge said the SGPP was designed to implement telecom-based digital infrastructure in rural areas.
This, he said, will facilitate delivery of digital services, while also expanding economic opportunities in underserved regions.
To ensure effective implementation of the scheme, the government will constitute Digital Access Committees in each of the GPs.
"These committees will include technical experts, local elected representatives, and members of Panchayat Raj Institutions. Their primary purpose is to raise awareness about the benefits of high-speed broadband access and ensure its optimal utilisation at the grassroots level,” the statement said.