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Time of India
31-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Goa launches initiative to provide high speed internet to every household
Panaji: Goa Information and Technology Minister Rohan Khaunte has announced the rollout of the ' Har Ghar Fibre ' initiative, aimed at providing high-speed internet connectivity to every household in the coastal state. The initiative rollout will begin on a pilot basis in Porvorim, Sankhalim, and Bicholim, all in North Goa districts, Khaunte said in the state assembly on Tuesday during the demands for grants for information technology, electronics and communications. Goa will soon get 'Har Ghar Fibre', ensuring high-speed internet connectivity to every household, he said. Further enhancing last-mile delivery, four new Common Service Centres (CSCs) will be established in Darbandora (South Goa), Valpoi, Panjim, and Porvorim (all in North Goa) to strengthen people's access to digital services in both rural and urban constituencies. Under the Goa Broad Band Network (GBBN), 414 locations, comprising 189 village panchayats and 225 government offices are already connected, extending secure network coverage to over 1,500 government and institutional offices across the state, Khaunte said. The public can avail free wi-fi service through 137 hotspots installed across all 40 constituencies, with locations prioritised based on inputs from local MLAs, he said. Speaking further, Khaunte said the Goa Online portal currently offers 247 end-to-end services from 41 departments, having facilitated over 31 lakh transactions and benefited more than 8 lakh people. "These services are also available through the CSC network to ensure accessibility at the grassroots level," he said. Responding to questions about the start-up ecosystem, the minister said the state has 759 registered startups under the Goa Startup Policy and DPIIT. "The government has disbursed Rs 4.10 crore through various startup support schemes to these start-ups," he added.
Mint
30-07-2025
- Business
- Mint
Goa launches initiative to provide high speed internet to every household
Panaji, Jul 30 (PTI) Goa Information and Technology Minister Rohan Khaunte has announced the rollout of the 'Har Ghar Fibre' initiative, aimed at providing high-speed internet connectivity to every household in the coastal state. The initiative rollout will begin on a pilot basis in Porvorim, Sankhalim, and Bicholim, all in North Goa districts, Khaunte said in the state assembly on Tuesday during the demands for grants for information technology, electronics and communications. Goa will soon get 'Har Ghar Fibre', ensuring high-speed internet connectivity to every household, he said. Further enhancing last-mile delivery, four new Common Service Centres (CSCs) will be established in Darbandora (South Goa), Valpoi, Panjim, and Porvorim (all in North Goa) to strengthen people's access to digital services in both rural and urban constituencies. Under the Goa Broad Band Network (GBBN), 414 locations, comprising 189 village panchayats and 225 government offices are already connected, extending secure network coverage to over 1,500 government and institutional offices across the state, Khaunte said. The public can avail free wi-fi service through 137 hotspots installed across all 40 constituencies, with locations prioritised based on inputs from local MLAs, he said. Speaking further, Khaunte said the Goa Online portal currently offers 247 end-to-end services from 41 departments, having facilitated over 31 lakh transactions and benefited more than 8 lakh people. "These services are also available through the CSC network to ensure accessibility at the grassroots level," he said. Responding to questions about the start-up ecosystem, the minister said the state has 759 registered startups under the Goa Startup Policy and DPIIT. "The government has disbursed ₹ 4.10 crore through various startup support schemes to these start-ups," he added.
News18
30-07-2025
- Business
- News18
Goa launches initiative to provide high speed internet to every household
Panaji, Jul 30 (PTI) Goa Information and Technology Minister Rohan Khaunte has announced the rollout of the 'Har Ghar Fibre' initiative, aimed at providing high-speed internet connectivity to every household in the coastal state. The initiative rollout will begin on a pilot basis in Porvorim, Sankhalim, and Bicholim, all in North Goa districts, Khaunte said in the state assembly on Tuesday during the demands for grants for information technology, electronics and communications. Goa will soon get 'Har Ghar Fibre', ensuring high-speed internet connectivity to every household, he said. Further enhancing last-mile delivery, four new Common Service Centres (CSCs) will be established in Darbandora (South Goa), Valpoi, Panjim, and Porvorim (all in North Goa) to strengthen people's access to digital services in both rural and urban constituencies. Under the Goa Broad Band Network (GBBN), 414 locations, comprising 189 village panchayats and 225 government offices are already connected, extending secure network coverage to over 1,500 government and institutional offices across the state, Khaunte said. The public can avail free wi-fi service through 137 hotspots installed across all 40 constituencies, with locations prioritised based on inputs from local MLAs, he said. Speaking further, Khaunte said the Goa Online portal currently offers 247 end-to-end services from 41 departments, having facilitated over 31 lakh transactions and benefited more than 8 lakh people. 'These services are also available through the CSC network to ensure accessibility at the grassroots level," he said. Responding to questions about the start-up ecosystem, the minister said the state has 759 registered startups under the Goa Startup Policy and DPIIT. 'The government has disbursed Rs 4.10 crore through various startup support schemes to these start-ups," he added. PTI RPS GK view comments First Published: July 30, 2025, 14:15 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Time of India
25-06-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Launched in 2017, GoaOnline processes 9.3 lakh service requests of citizens across 30 govt depts
Panaji: As of June, govt's e-governance platform GoaOnline has processed over 9.3 lakh service requests since 2017, across more than 30 departments, indicating a clear adoption of online services. Govt received 9.5 lakh applications through the GoaOnline platform, with the remaining applications either rejected or pending. The revenue department accounted for 4.4 lakh applications, primarily for income and caste certificates, followed by the labour & employment department, where 3.1 lakh applications for labour registrations, licences, and welfare services were received. 'These figures represent completed service transactions, highlighting both the scale of adoption and the successful delivery of services across departments,' said a department official. Around 75,800 online services were related to Goa Industrial Development Corporation, including land allotment, approvals, and business permissions. The directorate of health services was placed fourth in terms of online services. To enhance convenience for citizens, the department of information technology, electronics, and communications has integrated GoaOnline services with WhatsApp, allowing access to govt documents, certificates, bills, payment receipts, and notifications via the messaging app. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Cuối cùng, chơi miễn phí game chiến thuật hay nhất 2025! Sea of Conquest Phát ngay Undo GoaOnline was initiated in 2017 by the then chief minister Manohar Parrikar and IT minister Rohan Khaunte. The use of technology for providing govt services to citizens and entrepreneurs was emphasised by Khaunte. Department officials said they are working to expand the service categories on the GoaOnline platform while also integrating emerging technologies like artificial intelligence. To ensure last-mile access, govt has appointed Gramin Mitras to provide govt services directly to rural households, delivering services like birth and death certificates, residence certificates, and subsidies directly to doorsteps.
