India - Uttar Pradesh approves fibre network scheme.

The Uttar Pradesh cabinet in India approved the implementation of the National Optical Fibre Network Scheme across the state, reports The Times of India. Once implemented, the network will support broadband penetration to gram panchayat (GP) levels across UP, connecting local governments, schools and primary health centres in rural areas. The decision follows an older order issued by the Union telecommunication ministry, which in October 2011 decided to implement …