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Gujarat Boosts Digital Infrastructure with Rs 135 Crore GSWAN Upgrade

The Gujarat government has allocated Rs 135 crore in its budget to modernise the Gujarat State Wide Area Network (GSWAN) infrastructure. Science and Technology Minister Arjun Modhwadia stated the upgrade aims to strengthen the state's digital backbone, improving security and efficiency for government offices. The network, which now provides speeds up to 1 Gbps at district levels, supports administrative coordination and online public services. The state's broader objective is to extend this digital connectivity from talukas to citizens' homes through the Gujarat Fibre Grid network.

Key Points: Gujarat Allocates Rs 135 Crore to Modernise GSWAN Network

  • Rs 135 crore budget allocation
  • Upgrading Gujarat State Wide Area Network
  • Strengthening digital governance backbone
  • Extending connectivity to citizens via Fibre Grid
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Gujarat allocates Rs 135 crore to upgrade GSWAN network​

Gujarat govt invests Rs 135 crore to upgrade its statewide digital backbone, GSWAN, enhancing connectivity speeds and security for government offices.

"Gujarat has always remained at the forefront in realising Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of Digital India - Arjun Modhwadia"

Gandhinagar, March 11

The Gujarat government has allocated Rs 135 crore in this year's budget to modernise and upgrade the Gujarat State Wide Area Network infrastructure, Science and Technology Minister Arjun Modhwadia informed the Assembly on Wednesday.​

While responding to a question from a legislator, Modhwadia said the investment aims to strengthen the state's digital backbone and improve the security and efficiency of the network connecting government offices across Gujarat.​

The GSWAN network, launched in 2001, initially operated at 34 Mbps but has since been significantly expanded.​

"Gujarat has always remained at the forefront in realising Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of Digital India," the minister said in the Assembly.​

He added that the state has steadily upgraded its data network infrastructure to support digital governance and administrative connectivity.​

According to the minister, district collector offices in the state are now connected through the network with speeds of up to 1 Gbps.​

At the taluka level, mamlatdar and other government offices have been provided connectivity ranging from 200 Mbps to 500 Mbps.​

These upgrades, he said, have strengthened communication and data exchange within the state administration.​

Modhwadia said Gujarat holds a leading position in the country in building a robust data network infrastructure through the GSWAN system.​

He also outlined the state government's broader objective of extending digital connectivity beyond government offices.​

"The state government's aim is to deliver data network connectivity from districts to talukas and from talukas to citizens' homes through the Gujarat Fibre Grid network," he said.​

The minister further stated that the government has put in place mechanisms to address technical issues related to the network.​

A state-level help desk system has been set up to effectively resolve and monitor complaints related to GSWAN services.​

He said the status of complaints is regularly monitored to ensure consistent service quality and that issues are addressed promptly.​

The GSWAN network serves as the backbone for various government services and digital platforms used by departments across Gujarat, enabling administrative coordination and supporting the delivery of online public services.​

- IANS

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Priya S
Great news! Faster connectivity at taluka level means government services can reach people in villages faster. The real test will be if this actually speeds up things like getting a caste certificate or land record copy.
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Rohit P
135 crore is a huge amount. While the intent is good, I hope there is transparency in how this money is spent. We need audits to ensure there's no corruption in these tech contracts.
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Sarah B
Investing in digital infrastructure is investing in the future. The mention of a help desk is key - often the biggest issue with government tech is the lack of support when something goes wrong.
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Vikram M
Gujarat leading the way as usual! From 34 Mbps in 2001 to 1 Gbps now is impressive growth. This will definitely help in better implementation of state schemes. Hope other states learn from this model.
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Kavya N
The plan to extend connectivity to citizens' homes via the Fibre Grid is the most exciting part. If executed well, it can bridge the digital divide in rural areas. Fingers crossed! 🤞

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