February 13, 2025

Digital Bharat Nidhi

Current Context : The Minister of State for Communications provided details regarding Digital Bharat Nidhi to a question in Rajya Sabha.

About Digital Bharat Nidhi

  • Initially known as Universal Service Obligation Fund (USOF).
  • Established under the Indian Telegraph (Amendment) Act, 2003.
  • Renamed to Digital Bharat Nidhi by the Telecommunications Act, 2023​

Objective : Promote access to telecommunication services in underserved rural, remote, and urban areas.

  • Support inclusive and affordable telecom services​

Operates under the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), Ministry of Communications.

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