Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi on August 10, 2020 launched and dedicated to the nation, the submarine Optical Fibre Cable (OFC) connecting Andaman &Nicobar Islands to the mainland through video conferencing.
Basic Facts
The foundation stone for this project was laid by the PM on 30th December 2018 at Port Blair.
The laying of cables for about 2300 kilometers under the sea as surveying in the deep sea, maintaining the quality of the cable and laying of the cable with specialised vessels is not an easy task.
The project also had to overcome challenges such as high waves, storms and monsoons and the tough times owing to Corona Pandemic.
As per the Central Government, the 2300Km submarine Optical Fiber Cable will not only open the pool of opportunities for those living in A&N islands but will also strengthen the base for two dreams of NDA Government including Digital India and Aatmanirbhar Bharat.
