Question

Which one of the following is the nodal department to implement public internet access program and rural internet connectivity by converting its offices as multi-service centres?
1. Department of Electronics and Information Technology
2. Department of Information and Broadcasting
3. Department of Telecommunication
4. Department of Posts

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 4 : Department of Posts

Public Internet Access Programme:

• The two sub-components of the Public Internet Access Programme are common service centers and post offices as multi-services centers.
• Common service centers would be strengthened and its number would be increased from approximately 135,000 operational at present to 250,000 i.e. one CSC in each Gram Panchayat.
• CSCs would be made viable, multi-functional end-points for delivery of government and business services. The Deity (Department of Electronics and Information Technology) would be the nodal department to implement this scheme.
• A total of 150,000 post offices are proposed to be converted into multi-services centers. The Department of post would be the nodal department to implements this scheme.