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2.5 lakh gram panchayats to get full internet coverage under Bharat Net by 2018

In recent development of Bharat Net, P P Chaudhary, Minister of Electronics and Information Technology announced that all 2.5 lakh gram panchayats are set become fully connected through internet by the end of next year. The government said that the net connectivity is being strengthened following the drive to encourage people for a less cash economy.