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Notification of Telecommunications (Administration of Digital Bharat Nidhi) Rules, 2024

Date: 31st August 2024
Category: Extra Ordinary
Issued by Ministry of Communications · Department of Telecommunications
New Delhi

Read or download the official PDF of this gazette notification issued by the Ministry of Communications on 31st August 2024. Classified under Extra Ordinary.

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रजिस्ट्री स.ं डी.एल.- 33004/99 REGD. No. D. L.-33004/99 सी.जी.-डी.एल.-अ.-31082024-256808 CG-DxLx-xEG-I3D1H0x8x2x0 24-256808 xxxGIDExxx असाधारण EXTRAORDINARY भाग II—खण् ड 3—उप-खण्ड (i) PART II—Section 3—Sub-section (i) प्राजधकार स ेप्रकाजित PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY स.ं 490] नई ददल्ली, िुक्रिार, अगस्ट्त 30, 2024/ भार 8, 1946 No. 490] NEW DELHI, FRIDAY, AUGUST 30, 2024/ BHADRA 8, 1946 सचं ार मत्रं...

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  • This gazette notification introduces the Telecommunications (Administration of Digital Bharat Nidhi) Rules, 2024. These rules establish the framework for administering the Digital Bharat Nidhi (DBN), a fund created under the Telecommunications Act, 2023, to promote telecommunications development in India, particularly in underserved areas.
  • The rules define the powers and functions of the DBN Administrator, including selecting implementers through bidding or nomination, entering into agreements, disbursing funds, settling disputes, and monitoring projects.
  • Funding modalities are outlined, including full, partial, and co-funding, as well as risk mitigation and capital.
  • Specific criteria are established for schemes and projects funded by the DBN, focusing on improving access to and affordability of telecommunication services in underserved areas, promoting innovation, and developing a robust telecom ecosystem.
  • Implementers receiving DBN funding are required to share and make available their telecommunication networks on a non-discriminatory basis.

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