BSNL strengthens its Wi-Fi service at rural areas

As part of its initiative to strengthen its network in rural areas, BSNL Jamshedpur BA (Business Area) has started the first BSNL Public Data Office (PDO) of Eastern Zone in Khukharadih Village under Hitku Panchayat at Narwapahar. Vivek Banzal, director CFA, BSNL Board, New Delhi virtually inaugurated the new centre in presence of CGMT Jharkhand, GM Jamshedpur and other dignitaries.

The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently approved the DoT proposal for the establishment of public Wi-Fi networks by public data office aggregators (PDOAs) to provide public Wi-Fi service through data offices public (PDO).

New Public WiFi project under ‘PM WANI’ (Prime Minister Wi-Fi Access Network Interface) scheme is primarily aimed at removing the digital divide for internet access for rural populations.