The Ministry of Panchayati Raj reported that over 2.18 lakh Gram Panchayats are now service-ready with internet connectivity under the BharatNet programme.
A total of ₹22,001.30 crore has been disbursed for the BharatNet project over the last five financial years (2020-21 to 2024-25).
The state-wise disbursement data shows Maharashtra (including Goa) received the highest allocation at ₹3,400.60 crore, followed by Gujarat and Uttar Pradesh.