Broadband connections skyrocket by 200% in rural India 

According to the report shared by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, internet subscriptions in rural and urban areas have seen an increase from 2015 to 2021. Rural areas have seen an increase of 200 percent, whereas 158 percent of hike in the subscription can be seen in the urban areas. 

The statement released by the department also says that “The current state of broadband in the nation is vibrant with exponential growth in the last 9 years. Compounded by the cascading positive impact of broadband on the economy and society, this growth will be a critical contributor to national progress. Since 2014 broadband connections (wireless and wireline) have grown substantially, up from 6.1 Crore in 2014 to 83.22 Crore in 2023 (as on December 31, 2022). Out of 83.22 Crore broadband connections, 79.98 Crore are wireless whereas 3.23 Crore are wireline”

The statement further reads, “This growth can be attributed to India’s ‘Digital India’ programme, which was launched in 2015. Continuous proliferation of measures such as the Bharat Net Project shall continue to improve digital accessibility, affordability, connectivity, and inclusivity across India. This in turn will help in realizing the vision to digitally empower every Indian, as we march towards India’s ‘Techade’.”