Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi on August 10 launched and dedicated to the nation, the submarine Optical Fibre Cable (OFC) connecting Andaman & Nicobar Islands to the mainland through video conferencing.
- The foundation stone for this project was laid by the PM on 30th December 2018 at Port Blair.
- Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi said the connectivity would now enable endless opportunities in the islands.
- He said the laying of the 2300 Kms submarine cable and completing it before the set target is very praise worthy.