Hinduja Global Solutions announced that its broadband vertical, neOTT Intertainment Ltd., has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the State Transformation Commission to roll out Project GANGA (Government Assisted Network for Growth & Advancement) in Uttar Pradesh.
The agreement marks a significant step toward expanding digital infrastructure and improving broadband connectivity across the state. The MoU was signed by Manoj Kumar Singh, CEO of the State Transformation Commission, and Vynsley Fernandes, Whole-Time Director of HGS and Managing Director & CEO of neOTT Intertainment Ltd., in the presence of Suresh Kumar Khanna, Uttar Pradesh’s Minister for Finance & Parliamentary Affairs, along with senior officials and dignitaries.
Project GANGA is designed as a large-scale digital inclusion programme aimed at empowering youth and encouraging entrepreneurship in rural and semi-urban areas. Under the initiative, around 8,000–10,000 local entrepreneurs at the Nyaya Panchayat level will be enabled to operate as independent Digital Service Providers (DSPs). These DSPs will deliver high-speed broadband connectivity to communities across the state, significantly improving digital access.
The initiative is expected to connect more than 2 million households in the next 2–3 years, while also creating over 100,000 direct and indirect employment opportunities. A notable aspect of the programme is its focus on inclusivity, with a significant number of opportunities anticipated for women entrepreneurs.
Project GANGA is also aligned with the Uttar Pradesh government’s broader goals of strengthening digital infrastructure for education, healthcare, and governance services. Entrepreneurs participating as DSPs will receive structured support, including technical training, financial assistance, network deployment support, and technology enablement.
neOTT Intertainment Ltd. will leverage the digital infrastructure and operational strength of Hinduja Global Solutions and NXTDIGITAL to execute the project. The combined ecosystem currently connects more than 5 million homes across India, operates in over 4,500 pin codes covering 1,500 cities and towns, and works with more than 15,000 franchise partners. The network is supported by over 200,000 kilometres of fibre infrastructure.