Consider the following statements about the Amended BharatNet Programme: 1. It aims to deliver optical fiber connectivity using MPLS technology to Gram Panchayats. 2. The BSNL has been appointed as the Project Management Agency (PMA) of the programme. 3. The programme is funded through the Digital Bharat Nidhi. How many of the above statements are correct? |ForumIAS

Q. Consider the following statements about the Amended BharatNet Programme:
1.It aims to deliver optical fiber connectivity using MPLS technology to Gram Panchayats.
2.The BSNL has been appointed as the Project Management Agency (PMA) of the programme.
3.The programme is funded through the Digital Bharat Nidhi.
How many of the above statements are correct?

[A] Only one

[B] Only two

[C] All three

[D] None

Answer: C

Notes:

Explanation: All Statements are correct

Statement 1 is correct: This enhanced initiative aims to deliver optical fiber (OF) connectivity using MPLS technology to 2.64 lakh Gram Panchayats (GPs) in ring topology, and also extend connectivity to approximately 3.8 lakh non-GP villages on a demand-driven basis.

Statement 2 is correct: To ensure smooth implementation, BSNL has been appointed as the Project Management Agency (PMA). BSNL will engage professional Project Implementing Agencies (PIAs) to execute the project under a Design, Build, Operate & Maintain (DBOM) model.

Statement 3 is correct: The Union Cabinet approved the Amended BharatNet Program (ABP) on 4th August 2023, to be funded through the Digital Bharat Nidhi.

Source: PIB

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