Consider the following statements about BharatNet 1 It is new name for the National Optical Fib...........

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Consider the following statements about BharatNet.

1. It is new name for the National Optical Fibre Network launched in 2011.

2. It intends to connect the 2.5 lakh Gram Panchayats in the country with the broadband connectivity.

3. It is funded by the Universal Service Obligation Fund.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

1 and 2 only

2 and 3 only

1 and 3 only

1, 2 and 3

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Explanation:

The second phase of the project has been approved by the Cabinet. The project forms the backbone of the Union Government’s Digital India initiative. The second phase of the project will aim at covering the remaining 1.5 lakh Gram Panchayats. BharatNet is the new name for National Optical Fibre Network which was launched in 2011 to connect with broadband 2.5 lakh Gram Panchayats of the country. BharatNet is being funded by Universal Service Obligation Fund. Hence, all the statements are correct and answer is (d.).