State Government of Chhattisgarh going to launch an
ambitious scheme named as “Sanchar Kranti Yojana” under “Sabka Sath Sabka
Vikash Mission 2017”. Under this scheme govt. will distribute 55 Lakh
smartphone for youths of BPL families. Main objective of this scheme is bring
transparency in rural areas through smartphones. This scheme will be
implemented in two phases.
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| Sanchar Kranti Yojana 2017 |
Scheme has been announced by Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh
(Raman Singh) in budget of previous year. Now state government is ready to
launch this scheme to give benefits for students.
This initiative will increase digital connectivity through
smartphone. Various state government services will be available on this
platform. In short, Sanchar Kranti Yojana (SKY) will helpful bring
digitalization in Rural Areas.
Around 55 Lakh smartphone will be distributed in 2 phases
while 50.8 Lakh smartphone will be given in first phase in year 2017 to 2019.
In rural areas, around more than 1000 families are leaving. In the first phase
govt. will distribute smartphone for collage students of Urban areas while 1000
families will be covered in second phase.
Highlight Features
- · Smartphone will come pre-loaded features along with pre-loaded SIM cards.
- · Phone number will be linked with Aadhaar Number and bank account number of beneficiaries.
- · Women of BPL family can take SKY smartphone.
- · Govt. will give one smartphone for one person.
- · Eligible students will avail to get phone.
Sanchar Kranti Yojana
(SKY) will be also helpful to telecom companies to expand their network in
remote areas. Govt. would provide free facility to install tower in the state.
Tower will be install only at government buildings. This scheme will connect 55
lakh customers with service of telecom companies.
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