Tamil Nadu FibreNet Corporation Limited (TANFINET) Invites Franchisee Partners to Provide Internet Services

The BharatNet Project in Tamil Nadu, was launched by the Hon’ble Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, Thiru. M. K. Stalin, on 9th June 2022. The aim of this project is to connect all 12,525 Gram Panchayats in Tamil Nadu through an extensive Optical fiber network, ensuring high-speed bandwidth of at least 1 Gbps.

Hon’ble Minister for Information Technology and Digital Services, Dr. Palanivel Thiaga Rajan in line with the vision to deliver affordable, high-quality internet services to rural areas and to encourage local cable TV operators, entrepreneurs, and networking enthusiasts, has directed TANFINET to engage them as Franchisee Partners.

TANFINET invites applications from Franchisee Partners to collaborate in providing highquality internet services. In the first phase, franchisee opportunities will be available in 960 Gram Panchayats.

Interested individuals and organizations can submit their applications through the official TANFINET website: https://tanfinet.tn.gov.in

By implementing this initiative, rural areas will experience transformative development on par with urban regions. This includes advancements in education and healthcare, stimulation of industrial growth, and the creation of employment opportunities. Furthermore, the Scheme aims to inspire rural youth to embrace entrepreneurship, thereby fostering innovation and self-reliance.

TANFINET invites all eligible entrepreneurs, local cable TV operators, and networking enthusiasts to join this initiative. Together, let us work towards the Government of Tamil Nadu’s goal of ensuring reliable internet connectivity to every household, bridging the rural-urban divide, and driving inclusive development.

For further details and registration, please visit https://tanfinet.tn.gov.in

Issued By: – DIPR, Secretariat, Chennai – 9