10.4. Broadband

Increase in Broadband connectivity is seen as an integral driver of improved socioeconomic performance. Broadband services empower masses and allow individuals to access new career and educational opportunities, help businesses reach new markets and improve efficiency and enhance the Government’s capacity to deliver critical services like health, banking and

commerce to all of its citizens. The number of broadband subscribers reached 149.75 million at the end of March 2016. Broadband subscription in the country witnessed an increase at a CAGR of 19.18 per cent during FY07–171.