ITI Limited, India’s first public sector telecom company post-independence, has achieved a significant milestone in the BharatNet Phase-3 Project, emerging as the L1 bidder for packages in Himachal Pradesh, West Bengal and the Andaman & Nicobar Islands. In partnership with a consortium, ITI Limited secured contracts for Package No. 8 and Package No. 9 with a total value of Rs. 3022 crore.
The BharatNet Phase-3 Project, a government initiative funded by the Universal Service Obligation Fund (USOF) under the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), aims to bridge India’s digital divide.
Through this initiative, BSNL is implementing middle-mile infrastructure for high-speed internet across 640,000 villages, Gram Panchayats and Blocks. By delivering broadband at 100 Mbps, BharatNet will enable rural communities to access essential online services, ensuring equitable digital access for all.
