UP govt signs pact with Hinduja Group firm to expand broadband connectivity

Uttar Pradesh government partners with Hinduja Group to enhance broadband connectivity, benefiting 20 lakh households and creating jobs.

The Uttar Pradesh government on Monday (March 9, 2026) signed an initial pact with a subsidiary of the Hinduja Group, OneOTT Intertainment Ltd, to expand high-speed broadband connectivity across the state under 'Project Ganga'.

The memorandum of understanding (MoU) was signed between the State Transformation Commission and OneOTT intertainment Ltd with a target to provide high-speed internet connectivity to over 20 lakh households in the next two to three years.

According to officials, the initiative will also create more than one lakh direct and indirect employment opportunities.

Around 8,000 to 10,000 local youths will be trained as digital service providers at the Nyaya Panchayat level, with nearly 50% participation reserved for women.

Uttar Pradesh Finance and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Suresh Kumar Khanna said the agreement marks an important step towards strengthening digital infrastructure in the state while generating large-scale employment.

"Under Project Ganga (Government Assisted Network for Growth and Advancement), high-speed broadband will reach about 20 lakh households, benefiting nearly one crore people," Mr. Khanna said, adding that the government is focusing on technology-driven employment opportunities for youth.