Uttarakhand launches free Wi-Fi For Students
Uttarakhand has become the first Indian state to launch free high-speed Wi-Fi service for all government colleges and universities in the state.
On Sunday 8th November 2020, Uttarakhand Chief Minister Trivendra Singh Rawat launched a free high-speed Wi-Fi service for all government colleges and universities in the state. Uttarakhand is the first state in India to provide free Wi-Fi access across all government colleges and universities. The CM also said that the move is a big step to help achieve Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 'Digital India' initiative. CM Rawat launched the free Wi-Fi service from the Shaheed Durga Mall College in Doiwala. He said that the free Wi-Fi will play a big role in the education of students.The CM had also inaugurated the Dobra-Chanti Bridge, India's longest motorable single-lane bridge, over Tehri Lake. The construction work of the bridge had started in 2006, however, several hiccups caused the project to be delayed.
The same day, he had flagged off a mountain bike rally to boost tourism. All these events were launched just a day before the state's foundation day on 9th November, Monday. 9th November, Monday is the 21st anniversary of the foundation day of Uttarakhand. The state was carved out of Uttar Pradesh on 9th November 2000. The state government has announced several projects to mark the event. Rawat also highlighted the steps taken by the state government to empower women, strengthen farmers, and take development to the state's remote corners. In a separate video address, he spoke of his government's zero tolerance for corruption.
