Project GANGA for Rural Broadband in Uttar Pradesh

Md Sahmat Ali

10 Jun 2026

2 Min

Expanding Fibre-Based Broadband Connectivity and Digital Inclusion in Rural Uttar Pradesh

Why in the News

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath launched Project GANGA in Lucknow on 9 June 2026. GANGA stands for Government Assisted Network for Growth and Advancement, and the project aims to provide fibre-based broadband connectivity to rural households across Uttar Pradesh.

Key Points

● Project GANGA aims to provide fibre-based broadband connectivity to rural households and promote participation in the digital economy.

● The project targets around 20 lakh families for access to high-speed internet services.

● It will initially be implemented in 21 districts and later expanded to all 57,000 Gram Panchayats and 8,000 Nyaya Panchayats in Uttar Pradesh.

● OneOTT Intertainment Limited, the broadband arm of the Hinduja Group, is associated with the project as a Knowledge Partner and Implementation Enabler on a no profit, no loss basis.

● The project is expected to create more than one lakh direct and indirect employment opportunities.

● It also aims to develop 8,000 to 10,000 Digital Service Providers across the state.

● Services under the project include digital education, telemedicine, e-governance, online skill training, public Wi-Fi, cybersecurity, smart agriculture, and IT-based employment.

● The initiative is linked with fibre broadband networks and digital service delivery in rural areas.

Why It Matters

● The project will strengthen digital connectivity and internet access in rural Uttar Pradesh.

● It supports the expansion of digital services such as education, healthcare, governance, and skill development.

● The initiative is expected to generate significant employment and entrepreneurship opportunities.

● It contributes to the goals of digital inclusion and rural economic development.

● The project promotes self-reliance and greater participation of rural communities in the digital economy.

Important Facts

● GANGA stands for Government Assisted Network for Growth and Advancement.

● Launch Date: 9 June 2026.

● Launch Location: Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh.

● Target Beneficiaries: About 20 lakh families.

● Coverage Goal: 57,000 Gram Panchayats and 8,000 Nyaya Panchayats.

● Knowledge Partner and Implementation Enabler: OneOTT Intertainment Limited (Hinduja Group).

● Expected Employment Generation: More than one lakh direct and indirect jobs.

● Around 50% of the beneficiaries under Project GANGA are expected to be women.

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