Current Affairs - State - Discussion

Chhattisgarh signed an agreement with Digital Bharat Nidhi (DBN) on August 19, 2026, to implement the Amended BharatNet Program (ABP) under a State-led model. The project will be executed through Chhattisgarh State BharatNet Infrastructure Limited (CSBIL), with ₹3,942 crore in financial support approved by the Government of India. The program aims to cover 11,682 Gram Panchayats and provide connectivity to 8,328 villages on a demand basis. It also targets more than three lakh rural home fibre connections, supporting telemedicine, e-Governance, online education, and digital payments in remote areas.