ITI Ltd Launches State Network Operations Center in Solan Under BharatNet Phase-III with BSNL.

The commencement of operations for the State Network Operations Center (S-NOC) under the BharatNet Phase-III Project in Solan, Himachal Pradesh, in collaboration with BSNL.

Under this project, ITI will connect 3,615 gram panchayats to 91 block headquarters using 10 Gbps bandwidth, which will link to BSNL’s IP-MPLS Ring Network. This backbone will extend connectivity to 15,538 villages across the state, with nearly 20,000 km of optical fiber cable (OFC) being laid.

The S-NOC will serve as a centralised hub to monitor, manage, and ensure the performance, security, and availability of the network infrastructure across Himachal Pradesh.

“This project will enable the delivery of high-speed broadband services to rural areas,” said Rajesh Rai, Chairman and Managing Director of ITI Ltd. “Once completed, it will enhance connectivity and make Internet services easily accessible in every village, promoting education, healthcare, business, and e-governance.”

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