Previous Year Question
PM VANI Yojana is related with
Censorship in Print and Digital Media
Development of Folk Sangeet
Audio-Visual Release of Lok Sabha
Availability of Wi-Fi in Public Places
Correct Answer: D
Detailed Solution
PM-WANI stands for Prime Minister Wi-Fi Access Network Interface. It was launched in December 2020 to expand broadband internet access through public Wi-Fi networks, particularly in smaller towns and rural areas.
The framework mainly involves Public Data Offices (PDOs), Public Data Office Aggregators (PDOAs), App Providers and a Central Registry.
A PDO provides a local Wi-Fi hotspot through which users can access internet services using compatible applications.
An important objective of PM-WANI is to bridge the digital divide, expand affordable internet access and create opportunities for local entrepreneurs to operate public Wi-Fi hotspots.
According to Government information, by 2026, more than 4 lakh PM-WANI Wi-Fi hotspots had been deployed across the country.