PM MODI LAUNCHES SUBMARINE CABLE CONNECTIVITY TO ANDAMAN & NICOBAR ISLANDS

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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.