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Kerala, the southernmost state of India, has been making headlines for its ambitious project of laying a state-wide fibre optic network. The project, called Kerala Fibre Optic Network (KFON), aims to provide high-speed internet connectivity to every household and business in the state. The project, once completed, will make Kerala the first state in India to have a complete fibre optic network.
The idea of KFON was first proposed in 2017 by the then Chief Minister of Kerala, Pinarayi Vijayan. The project was launched in 2019 with an initial investment of Rs 1,548 crore ($210 million) and is expected to be completed by 2024. The project is being implemented by Kerala State IT Infrastructure Limited (KSITIL), a state-owned company.
KFON will have a network of over 30,000 km of fibre optic cables, covering all the 14 districts of the state. The network will be connected to around 20,000 government offices, schools, hospitals, and other public institutions. The project aims to provide high-speed internet connectivity of up to 100 Mbps to every household and business in the state. The network will also be used for delivering e-governance services, telemedicine, and other online services.
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| KFON Inauguration by Kerala's Honorable Chief Minister Sri.Pinarayi Vijayan. |
The KFON project is expected to have a significant impact on the state's economy, education, and healthcare sectors. The high-speed internet connectivity will promote e-commerce, attract investment, and create job opportunities in the state. The project will also revolutionize the education sector by providing online education to students in remote areas. The project will also enable telemedicine services, which will benefit the people in the remote areas of the state.
The KFON project is also environmentally friendly as it uses underground fibre optic cables instead of overhead cables, which reduces the risk of damage due to natural calamities like floods and storms. The underground cables also reduce the visual pollution caused by overhead cables.
In conclusion, the Kerala Fibre Optic Network (KFON) project is a game-changer for the state of Kerala. The project, once completed, will provide high-speed internet connectivity to every household and business in the state, making Kerala the first state in India to have a complete fibre optic network. The project will have a significant impact on the state's economy, education, and healthcare sectors and will also be environmentally friendly. The KFON project is a testament to the state government's commitment to digital infrastructure and development.
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