Signing of an agreement between DBN, Department of Telecommunications, State Government, TRICL, BSNL and T‑Fiber for implementation of the revised BharatNet program in Telangana.

Under the Digital India Fund (DBN), the Telangana government, Department of Telecommunications, TRIL, Bharat States National Lighting (BSNL) and telecom operator T‑Fiber have jointly entered into a comprehensive agreement for the implementation of a revised version of BharatNet. This agreement redefines the second phase of the nationally running BharatNet programme, focusing on extensive coverage of fiber‑optic networks in rural areas, expansion of high‑speed broadband services and strengthening the reach of digital services. Funds provided by DBN will be used for rapid construction of infrastructure, establishment of local connection nodes and accelerating access to end‑users.

The Telangana government has described this initiative as aligned with the state’s digital inclusion goals, which include modernizing services via the internet in educational institutions, health facilities and agricultural sectors. Technical collaboration between BSNL and T‑Fiber will enhance efficiency in fiber layout, network optimisation and maintenance, while TRIL’s project‑management capability will help strictly adhere to implementation timelines. Under this agreement, the target is to provide fiber connections to approximately 2 lakh villages in the first year, which will markedly increase digital literacy, e‑commerce and use of online government services in rural areas.

In the course of the agreement, all parties have pledged to adopt the principles of transparency, accountability and sustainable development. Successful implementation of this initiative will enable Telangana to …