BharatNet's Unfinished Journey: Challenges and Delays

CosmicTaco · 2025-02-17T12:13:30.629138+05:30

- The BharatNet programme, launched in 2011, aimed to connect all Indian villages to broadband but has missed several deadlines, with only 30.4% of the target achieved by January 2025. - Issues such as underutilisation of funds, poor planning, and regional disparities have hindered progress, impacting sectors like education and healthcare. - Experts highlight the need for improved execution, better coordination, and increased digital literacy to bridge the digital divide. Source: [IndiaSpend](https://www.indiaspend.com/governance/why-bharatnet-remains-an-unfinished-dream-942092)

The BharatNet programme, launched in 2011, aimed to connect all Indian villages to broadband but has missed several deadlines, with only 30.4% of the target achieved by January 2025.
Issues such as underutilisation of funds, poor planning, and regional disparities have hindered progress, impacting sectors like education and healthcare.
Experts highlight the need for improved execution, better coordination, and increased digital literacy to bridge the digital divide.

Source: IndiaSpend