Laying foundation in the end of 2018, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has inaugurated the 2,312 km long submarine optic fibre cable linking Chennai and Port Blair in Andaman and Nicobar to rest of the country, through a video conference. Happy that despite so many obstacles, this project has been completed as the submarine optic fibre …
Laying foundation in the end of 2018, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has inaugurated the 2,312 km long submarine optic fibre cable linking Chennai and Port Blair in Andaman and Nicobar to rest of the country, through a video conference.
Happy that despite so many obstacles, this project has been completed as the submarine optic fibre cable (OFC) serves as a symbol of the government’s commitment to ease of people’s living. This OFC will also provide high-speed broadband connectivity as well as fast and reliable mobile and landline telecom services. A big boost to the local economy, OFC offers the delivery of e-governance, telemedicine and tele-education.
A first-of-its-kind in the country, OFC will boost tourism, business, e-commerce and digital education a boost in the union territory of Andaman and Nicobar. Modi has called this as an early gift for the people of the island ahead of Independence Day. Better connectivity for better lifestyle!
PM Modi’s digital speech on this big day, watch:
Big day for Andaman and Nicobar Islands! Watch. https://t.co/lNwI6KSEOj
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 10, 2020
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