Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh Raman Singh has announced ‘Bastar Net’ project for strengthening mobile as well as Internet connectivity across the insurgency-hit region.
Under ‘Bastar Net’ project, optical fibre will be laid to boost the communication system in all seven districts of the division.
Under the project, a massive 832-km-long optical fibre cable will be laid at the cost of ₹40 crore in a move to expand the Digital India programme to Chhattisgarh’s Bastar division.
The network will be based on ‘ring network’ mechanism, so that it may provide uninterrupted mobile and Internet connectivity through alternative routes.
Chief Minister called the project a ‘digital highway’ for Bastar. This project will act as a catalyst in bringing about a new revolution in development of a knowledge-based society, opportunity and economy, besides enhancing the transparency, accuracy and accountability of government services.
Keeping in view Bastar’s geographical location, better Internet and telecom connectivity is required for the region.