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- The Kerala government has approved funding for a technical upgrade of the Kerala Fibre Optic Network (KFON) and its expansion to tribal communities.
- A total of ₹7.72 crore has been allocated this year to extend broadband connectivity to tribal areas, aiming to bridge the digital divide and support education, employment and livelihoods.
- Separately, ₹22.44 crore has been sanctioned for upgrading KFON's network and for training last mile providers, such as local cable operators, who deliver connections from KFON's end points to households.
- The upgrade also includes Mini-POPs for underserved rural areas and rooftop solar systems at some KFON POPs to cut electricity costs and improve power reliability.
What to watch next
- Rollout of broadband connectivity to tribal communities under the ₹7.72 crore scheme
- Implementation of the technical upgrade and training programmes for last mile providers
- Installation of rooftop or on-site solar power systems at identified KFON POPs
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Named India · Electronics and Information Technology Department · Kerala Fibre Optic Network Limited
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