Haryana Achieves 5,000+ Panchayat Connections to BharatNet Broadband

The Haryana government announced that over 5,000 panchayats have been linked to BharatNet, the national broadband scheme aimed at providing high‑speed internet to rural India. The connectivity rollout is part of the state’s effort to bridge the digital divide and support e‑governance, e‑education and e‑commerce initiatives. Officials said the new links will enable residents to access government services, online learning platforms and digital payment systems more reliably. The project is expected to improve administrative efficiency and foster local economic development. Haryana’s achievement places it among the leading states in BharatNet deployment.