Targets

1. Targets • Basic Regulatory support mechanism exists such as Unified License, Service Quality etc. • 60.1 % Households achieved, 75% next target i.e. 1.3M additional Household/Institutional coverage • The 1st 60.1% has covered relatively easy to serve areas. The next phase of additional ~ 15% HH are expected to be difficult – infrastructure, PC penetration, literacy wise

2. Implementation Plan • 2nd P – Private Sector • Provide network coverage • Establish Community Tele Centerswith Broadband Access, create awareness, offer training, run the center for 5 years • 3rd P – Public (The Community) • To provide space for telecenter • Promote use of IT services in education, businesses and governance • Make the EBC sustainable after 3rd to 5th Year by charging training, internet usage and related IT services

3. Implementation Plan • 1st P – Public • Provide differential subsidy to Service Provider i.e. Estimated Technology Dependent Infrastructure Cost, USF Area/Block wise minus Service Provider’s offered cost • Provide subsidy for content creation & facilities for E-Health, E-Farming, Market Access.

4. Regulatory Changes • USF Contribution not necessary for participation, it is discriminatory to bar small village wireless operators. • A Co-Ordination Board to synchronize all the activities among various Govt. Dept such as Education, Health etc.

5. Monitoring • Network Management System Access to hired technical auditors, collect session, volume used info • Field visit to infrastructure elements, verify the boq & performance • Field Visit every 3 months to all CBCs by independent hired auditors, verify hardware & services • Social/economic impact studies.