Communication Networks and ICT Infrastructure in India
A computer communication network is an interconnection of computers enabling users to access services and communicate locally. Major networks in India include NICNET, BSNL, and ERNET, facilitating e-Governance and digital opportunities. NICNET, established in 1976, supports the government and bridges the digital divide. Activities of NIC encompass setting up ICT infrastructure, e-Governance projects, consultancy, R&D, and capacity building. BSNL, formed in 2000, took over telecom services from Central Government Departments.
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Communication Networks Dr B T Sampath Kumar Professor Department of Library and Information Science Tumkur University, Tumakuru, INDIA www.sampathkumar.info
Communication network A computer communication network is an interconnection of collection of several computers from which the user can select the service required and communicate with any computer as a local user. It can also be viewed as a collection of nodes with computing resources switching computers communication through a set of transmission links. and nodal- facilitate that
Communication networks in India Some of the major communication networks in India are: NICNET BSNL ERNET
NICNET National established in 1976. It has rich experience in providing ICT and e- Governance support to the Government for the last 4 decades and bridge the digital divide. It has emerged as a promoter of digital opportunities for sustainable development. Informatics Centre (NIC) was
Cont.. NIC Development applications administration delivery of services to: the government (G2G) business (G2B) citizen (G2C) and government employee (G2E). spearheaded Informatics-Led- implementing social and facilitates by ICT in and public electronic
Cont.. NIC, through its ICT Network, NICNET , has institutional linkages with all: the Ministries /Departments of the Central Government 37 State Governments/ Union Territories, and about 720+ District Administrations of India.
Activities of NIC The following major activities are being undertaken: Setting up of ICT Infrastructure Implementation of National and State Level e- Governance Projects/Products Consultancy to the Government departments Research & Development Capacity Building
Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd (BSNL) Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd., was incorporated on 15th September 2000 . It took over the business of providing of telecom services and network management from the erstwhile Central Government Departments of Telecom Services (DTS) and Telecom Operations (DTO).
Cont.. It is one of the largest & leading public sector units providing comprehensive range of telecom services in India. BSNL has installed Quality Telecom Network in the country. Now it is focusing on improving it, expanding the network, introducing new telecom services with ICT applications in villages & winning customer's confidence.
Cont.. BSNL serves its customers with a wide bouquet of telecom services namely: Wireline CDMA mobile GSM mobile Internet, Broadband Carrier service MPLS-VPN VSAT, VoIP etc.
Objectives Accelerate the pace of expansion of mobile & data services with up-gradation of technology. Increasing BSNL visibility in urban, sub-urban and rural areas. Creating Wi-Fi Hot Spots and replacing Legacy wire line exchanges by Next Generation Network.
Cont.. Improve productivity by training and skill development and redeployment of legacy manpower. Developing knowledge pool exposed to latest technological advancements.
Education and Research Network (ERNET) ERNET was initiated in 1986 by the Department of Electronics. It is serving more than 1300 institutions in various sectors, namely, Health, Agriculture, Higher education, Schools and Science & Technology.
Services ERNET is providing four types of services, namely: Access Services Application Services Hosting Services and Operations Support Services to all Educational and Research Community of India.
Cont.. ERNET provides access to its network through various connectivity options. Application services include E-mail hosting and domain registration. It also provides Web Services having state of art of Data Centre.
Cont.. Other services include: IT Consultancy Project establishment of IT infrastructure Converged Network Projects. Management services for
