Odisha asks collectors to ensure space, security for BharatNet equipment at Gram Panchayat offices

Odisha asks collectors to ensure space, security for BharatNet equipment at Gram Panchayat offices

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government's Panchayati Raj Department has directed all district collectors to ensure proper implementation of key decisions under the Amended BharatNet Programme, including providing space, round-the-clock access and security for BharatNet equipment at the Gram Panchayat level. In a letter issued to the collectors, the department referred to its earlier communication dated May 30, 2026, which had instructed districts to …

Collectors Tasked With Securing Space, Safety For BharatNet Assets Across GPs In Odisha

Bhubaneswar: In a major push to strengthen rural digital connectivity, the Panchayati Raj and Drinking Water Department of the Odisha government has directed district collectors to ensure the seamless implementation of the Amended BharatNet Programme. In an official letter, Surya Narayan Dash, special secretary to the government, instructed collectors to immediately arrange for dedicated space, round-the-clock accessibility, custodianship, and r…