Current Affairs - State - Discussion

Tamil Nadu signed a Utilisation Agreement with Digital Bharat Nidhi (DBN) and Tamil Nadu FibreNet Corporation (TANFINET) on October 30, 2026, to expand rural broadband connectivity under the Amended BharatNet Program (ABP). The initiative aims to provide subsidy support for more than 5 lakh rural home fibre connections and deliver on-demand internet connectivity to 4,767 villages across the state. The project follows a state-led implementation model to strengthen digital infrastructure and improve access to essential services such as e-Governance, telemedicine and online education, particularly in remote rural areas. TANFINET serves as the state-level nodal agency for implementing BharatNet in Tamil Nadu.