Need to provide internet to every village: Andhra Finance Minister

 

by IANS |

 


New Delhi/Amaravati, June 24 (IANS) Andhra Pradesh Finance Minister Buggana Rajendranath on Thursday highlighted the need to provide internet connectivity to every village in the state.

He met Union IT and Law and Justice Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad in Delhi on Thursday and requested him to hasten Bharat Net work in the state.

"As directed by the Centre to go for a PPP model, we requested him to start the work soon and complete it," said Rajendranath.

The minister also sought approval for setting up a Scheduled Castes (SC) commission from the Centre. Earlier, a single commission used to cater to both SCs and STs.

Rajendranath also requested the Centre to establish a law university in the state, adding that Prasad responded favourably to all these requests.

Latest News
Playing domestic cricket serves as good challenge when not playing international games: SKY Mon, Dec 08, 2025, 02:47 PM
Two killed, 20 injured in highway accident in Afghanistan Mon, Dec 08, 2025, 02:43 PM
IndiGo cancels 112 flights at Hyderabad Airport, passengers continue to suffer Mon, Dec 08, 2025, 02:39 PM
Govt's multi-pronged strategy boosting consumption, growth: FM Sitharaman Mon, Dec 08, 2025, 02:37 PM
Hardik's experience is invaluable, gives good balance to the side: Suryakumar Mon, Dec 08, 2025, 02:34 PM