12) Submarine optical fibre cable project

Question 1

Where is it launched ?

Answer 1

Andaman and Nicobar Islands

Question 2

Who launched it ?

Answer 2

PM Modi

Question 3

What is the project ?

Answer 3

It is a 2300 km “Undersea Cable” that provides better connectivity from Chennai to Port Blair and 7 other islands

Question 4

Funding ?

Answer 4

Funded by Centre through Universal Service Obligation Fund (USOF) under Ministry of Communications

Question 5

Implemented by ?

Answer 5

BSNL and Telecommunications Consultants India Ltd (TCIL) being the Technical consultant

Question 6

Significance ?

Answer 6

It will improve Internet connectivity in the islands enabling citizens with better digital service utilisation

Question 7

Is the Optical Fibres used from India ?

Answer 7

NOOO. Bulk of the fibres came from Japan

Question 8

About USOF ?

Answer 8

It was setup in 2002 and given a Statutory status as per Indian Telegraph Amendment Act of 2003
Aim – Enabling rural Indians to achieve their fullest potential by providing them a reliable telecommunication network