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Time of India
4 hours ago
- Business
- Time of India
IT mantri announces ‘Har Ghar Fibre' by 2027
Porvorim: Stating that Goa will have 'Har Ghar Fibre' by 2027, IT minister Rohan Khaunte on Tuesday said that the rollout will begin in Sanquelim, Porvorim and Bicholim. He informed the assembly that the department has received Rs 50 crore as capital assistance for the pilot project in the three constituencies. 'The remaining rural connectivity will be taken up in the second part of the tender, which will come in very soon,' said Khaunte. He admitted that telecom connectivity in rural parts of Goa is poor because of which citizens struggle. He said that under Centre's BharatNet programme, work to create a new fibre network across the state has been tendered and the contractor has been selected. Khaunte said the contractor is expected to give Goan officials a presentation on implementation. Meanwhile, the department has facilitated the installation of 4G towers at 24 locations including in Bicholim, Sattari and Sanguem. Khaunte said a skill development centre will be started at the Tuem ESDM park to upskill youth from Pernem and nearby talukas for jobs there. He also spoke about plans to establish a Global Capability Center park in Goa, to attract multinational companies, but provided no details. Speaking earlier, opposition leader Yuri Alemao said Goa needs an IT advisory council comprising industry experts who can provide policy suggestions and a roadmap for the sector. ____________________________ CAG officers on witch hunt: Minister Porvorim: On the back foot after a series of adverse observations by the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG), IT minister Rohan Khaunte accused CAG officers of going on a witch hunt. Khaunte said correspondence between the CAG and the IT department was being leaked to the opposition in order to malign the department. ' The office of the CAG is being misused. I have spoken to the chief minister about this and in a few days, things will become clearer. My charge is on certain officers of the CAG,' said Khaunte. GFP MLA Vijai Sardesai, however, reminded Khaunte that the NDA had won the 2014 elections largely because of the CAG's scathing observations about the then Congress-led UPA govt in Delhi. TNN
Time of India
5 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Goa government to lay new optical fibre network to boost connectivity
Panaji: The Goa government plans to lay a new optical fibre cable network across the coastal state to enhance internet connectivity and ensure digital access to every household, Information Technology Minister Rohan Khaunte has said. Responding to a question raised by independent MLA Dr Chandrakant Shetye during the ongoing monsoon session of the state assembly, Khaunte said in a written reply on Thursday that the proposed network will form the backbone of the state's 'Har Ghar Fibre' initiative. "The government is committed to providing affordable, high-speed internet connectivity to every household in Goa, enabling access to digital services in education, healthcare, e-governance, commerce and communication," Khaunte said. He added that the initiative is aligned with the Centre's Digital India programme and is aimed at bridging the digital divide, particularly in underserved areas. The project will be executed under the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model while also leveraging existing infrastructure such as the Goa Broadband Network and BharatNet to avoid redundancy, Khaunte said in his written reply. He said that the last-mile internet services will be delivered through licensed Internet Service Providers (ISPs), using shared or leased access to the network. Khaunte said the project will be rolled out in phases, and regions currently facing limited or no connectivity will get priority. "Year-wise targets for implementation will be finalised following the tendering process and preparation of the execution roadmap," the minister added.
News18
5 days ago
- Business
- News18
Goa government to lay new optical fibre network to boost connectivity
Last Updated: Panaji, Jul 25 (PTI) The Goa government plans to lay a new optical fibre cable network across the coastal state to enhance internet connectivity and ensure digital access to every household, Information Technology Minister Rohan Khaunte has said. Responding to a question raised by independent MLA Dr Chandrakant Shetye during the ongoing monsoon session of the state assembly, Khaunte said in a written reply on Thursday that the proposed network will form the backbone of the state's 'Har Ghar Fibre' initiative. 'The government is committed to providing affordable, high-speed internet connectivity to every household in Goa, enabling access to digital services in education, healthcare, e-governance, commerce and communication," Khaunte said. He added that the initiative is aligned with the Centre's Digital India programme and is aimed at bridging the digital divide, particularly in underserved areas. The project will be executed under the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model while also leveraging existing infrastructure such as the Goa Broadband Network and BharatNet to avoid redundancy, Khaunte said in his written reply. He said that the last-mile internet services will be delivered through licensed Internet Service Providers (ISPs), using shared or leased access to the network. Khaunte said the project will be rolled out in phases, and regions currently facing limited or no connectivity will get priority. 'Year-wise targets for implementation will be finalised following the tendering process and preparation of the execution roadmap," the minister added. PTI RPS NR (This story has not been edited by News18 staff and is published from a syndicated news agency feed - PTI) view comments First Published: July 25, 2025, 09:15 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
18-06-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Aim now is to provide state with advanced infra: Govt
Panaji: Chief minister Pramod Sawant , at the state's Revolution Day event on Thursday, said that govt has provided all basic amenities to the citizens, and now the state is aiming to provide 'advanced infrastructure. He said that, though Goa was liberated much later, it has seen significant development, and there is still a lot of scope for further development. 'From artificial intelligence to research and development, we will achieve Viksit Goa by 2037. Whether it is economic, social, or infrastructure development, we will see that Goa achieves it all. We have not stopped at Har Ghar Jal; we are working to provide Har Ghar Fibre. "We will soon see our dream fulfilled,' said Sawant, after paying respects at the martyr's memorial at Azad Maidan along with Goa governor P S Sreedharan Pillai, in the presence of several freedom fighters. He said that earlier, a revolution had to be ignited to free Goa from colonial rule, but now we need a revolution to keep Goa clean. 'Keeping Goa clean and green is not just the work of govt, but of every citizen. We should not misuse our freedom,' said Sawant. 'Goa has been achieving the number one position gradually in the 13 flagship programmes of central govt, whether it is water supply, power supply or the insurance for all scheme,' said Sawant. He also announced the release of an animated film on Goa's freedom struggle on Liberation Day this year.
