In a technological surprise move, President of India, Ram Nath Kovind, had to experience the Virtual Inspection of Multi Purpose and National Project, Polavaram, through Drones on Chief Minister Dash Board as a part of Real Time Governance. The First Citizen of the Country, on Wednesday, had practically witnessed the usage of the latest technologies in Governance for the benefit and betterment of citizens life.
After inaugurating AP Fibernet, the President appreciated the Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, Chandra Babu Naidu’s vision and forward approach in usage of Virtual Inspection, Real Time Governance Technologies for timely and transparent governance. “I visualise and believe strongly Andhra Pradesh has the best future with Technologies and Fibernet”, the President said in his address.
“I am sure civic life certainly will improve with Fibergrid, Data Connectivity. Using electric poles for 24000 KM of optical fiber in 13 Districts is a novel idea which reduced Project cost from Rs 4700 Cr to Rs 333 Cr. This is one and Project in the Country. Apart from entertainment, providing education, health, agriculture, telemedicine etc. services with a Rs 149/-per month charges for 15 MBPS data, TV and telephone is a wonder”, he appreciated.
While explaining State Government’s plans, Chandra Babu said, “soon we will provide wireless network to the remote areas like Paderu, Araku agency areas with the support of Google X”. State IT Minister Nara lokesh, Principle Secretary Ajay Jain, Fibernet MD Babu explained in detail about Fibergrid usages. Governor NSl Narasimhan, Supreme Court Judge Justice NV Ramana, Speaker Kodela Siva Prasad, Union Minister for State YS Chowdary also participated in the meeting.