25k Rural Homes to Go Digital

FIBER-TO-HOME INITIATIVE | Under the Gujarat Fiber Grid Network Limited, village households to be linked with affordable high-speed internet

In a unique move toward bridging the urban-rural digital divide, Gujarat has launched the Har Ghar Connectivity (Fiber-to-Home) initiative under the Gujarat Fiber Grid Network Limited (GFGNL). This ambitious project, spearheaded by the state's Department of Science and Technology, aims to deliver affordable high-speed internet to rural households, transforming them into "smart homes."

As part of the pilot phase, 25,000 Fiber-to-Home (FTTH) connections will be implemented in collaboration with various agencies. The initiative will offer a suite of value-added services (VAS), including Wi-Fi, cable TV (free-to-air and paid channels), OTT platforms, gaming, and other digital solutions. Following the pilot project, GFGNL plans to expand the initiative to cover a larger rural population.