Telecom Regulatory Authority of India, in a consultation paper, also says it will provide voice and data connectivity to 361 villages in Ladakh and Kargil region.
Covid-19 has shut down schools and universities in India with online classes emerging as an option. But National Sample Survey data suggests online teaching is a non-starter for most.
Internet users will only be able to access around 300 websites that have been whitelisted. Social media websites such as Facebook, Twitter, YouTube will remain blacklisted.
The ban on mobile internet and mass messaging services, imposed on 12 December, was lifted on Friday night due to improvement in law and order situation, said an official.
One such website has drawn particular scrutiny for spreading fake stories that have upset not only the Indian but also foreign defence firms by falsely attributing misinformation.
Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.
Land lines have penetrated deep into rural areas. High speed broadband technologies which work on land lines should be adopted to provide high speed braoad band connectivity to all the customers in rural areas through bsnl land line exchanges. This way broadband penetration can be increased.
Land lines have penetrated deep into rural areas. High speed broadband technologies which work on land lines should be adopted to provide high speed braoad band connectivity to all the customers in rural areas through bsnl land line exchanges. This way broadband penetration can be increased.