Question: Recently, the Assam Government signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Google India Private Limited to increase Internet connectivity. Under this agreement, in how many villages the state government will work to provide the Internet connection?
(a) 25,000
(b) 26,000
(c) 26,500
(d) 27,000
Answer- (b)
Related Facts:
- On September 7th, 2017, the Government of Assam signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Google India Pvt. Limited to take internet connectivity to the remotest part of the State.
- Secretary Information Technology Department Ninit Khare and Chtean Krishnaswami Country Head (Policy) of Google India signed the MoU on behalf of Government of Assam and Google respectivel.
- Through MoU with Google, the State Government would work to provide internet connection to 26000 villages and 1500 tea garden areas and increase digital literacy.
- It is notable that just a few days ago, the Gujarat government has also tied up with Google for Digital Gujarat.
Reference:
http://cm.assam.gov.in/pressrelease.php?displayid=100472