Comments on: Broadband for Rural India

By: Madhav Shivpuri

Madhav Shivpuri — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 04:48:26 +0000

Electricity -> Isn’t Rural Electrification Corporation (REC) set up for providing electricity to rural India? I guess this government has it right – it has set in motion various programs to address issues like electricity, internet, telecom, education etc., and its a matter of time before all the pieces of the puzzle start producing results. I am sure that in the decade or two, India will become double in terms of GDP, talent, education etc.

By: Ankit

Ankit — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 18:17:43 +0000

Whoa!! i dint know BSNL is taking services from BCG consulting!! But as u mentioned, BCG is contributing with conceptualization and strategy, execution is in the hands of BSNL which will have to shun the look and feel of a “sarkari” cumpany to be successful

By: Ankit

Ankit — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 18:15:39 +0000

True:) It is a vicious circle!! Electricity is a basic premise.Makes me think if the Electricity dept can also seek partnerships with the private sector on similar lines!! When we can trade energy we sure can work towards diverting it to the rural sector.Agriculture Product will grow manifold if electricity and internet connectivity can be provided.Wish those who keep saying “Agriculture is a growth driver” actually walk the talk

By: vivek

vivek — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 17:04:46 +0000

looks like the BCG Consulting is finally working out for them. But then its still too early to even comment because they have a great history of screwing up the best of the opportunities.

By: Sriram Vadlamani

Sriram Vadlamani — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 11:35:50 +0000

Getting broadband to rural areas is only half the battle. Getting electricity to the rural areas is a bigger and longer battle. Unfortunately that is not in the hands of BSNL.