**Policy Summary: BharatNet Project Implementation in Andhra Pradesh Government Schools**
In response to Lok Sabha Unstarred Question No. 3503, addressed on August 11, 2025, the Ministry of Education provided details regarding the implementation of the BharatNet Project in Government schools in Andhra Pradesh. As outlined in the Union Budget 2025-26, the Government of India, through the Department of Telecommunications, is facilitating broadband connectivity to all Government Secondary Schools in rural areas in a phased manner under the BharatNet Project.
As of August 2025, 2,910 out of 6,930 Government Secondary Schools in Andhra Pradesh have been provided with broadband connectivity. The remaining 4,020 schools are slated to be connected in subsequent phases. This initiative aims to promote digital and inclusive education across the state.
Specifically, within Tirupati district, 147 schools have existing broadband connectivity, with plans to extend connectivity to an additional 154 schools.
The annexure to the response provides a district-wise breakdown of schools with and without broadband connectivity across Andhra Pradesh, offering a comprehensive overview of the project's progress. The Minister of State in the Ministry of Education, Shri Jayant Chaudhary, provided this information.
Key Entities Referenced
BharatNet Project: A project by the Government of India to provide broadband connectivity, particularly to schools in rural areas.
Department of Telecommunications: The department under the Ministry of Telecommunications responsible for the implementation of the BharatNet Project.
Union Budget 2025-26: The annual financial statement of the Government of India for the fiscal year 2025-2026, which includes proposals for initiatives like the BharatNet Project in schools.
Andhra Pradesh: A state in India where the BharatNet Project is being implemented to provide broadband connectivity to government schools.
Tirupati district: A district in Andhra Pradesh that is part of the BharatNet Project implementation for providing broadband connectivity to schools.
Government Secondary Schools: The specific type of educational institutions targeted for broadband connectivity under the BharatNet Project in rural areas.
Shri Maddila Gurumoorthy: Member of Parliament who raised a question in Lok Sabha regarding the BharatNet Project in schools.
Shri Jayant Chaudhary: Minister of State in the Ministry of Education who answered the question regarding the BharatNet Project.
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF EDUCATION
DEPARTMENT OF SCHOOL EDUCATION AND LITERACY
LOK SABHA
UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3503
ANSWERED ON 11/08/2025
BharatNet Project in Schools
3503. Shri Maddila Gurumoorthy:
Will the Minister of EDUCATION be pleased to state:
(a) whether the Government is coordinating with the Department of Telecommunications to
ensure effective implementation of the BharatNet Project in Government schools as proposed
in the Union Budget 2025-26;
(b) the number of Government Schools provided broadband connectivity under BharatNet
Project in Andhra Pradesh, district-wise;
(c) whether any Government Schools is benefited from this initiative in Tirupati district;
(d) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor; and
(e) whether the Government has any proposal to ensure the broadband connectivity in all
eligible schools to promote digital and inclusive education, particularly in Tirupati district?
ANSWER
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF EDUCATION
(SHRI JAYANT CHAUDHARY)
(a) to (e): As part of Budget 2025, the Government of India through Department of
Telecommunication, Ministry of Telecommunication announced the provision of broadband
connectivity to all Government Secondary Schools in rural areas under BharatNet Project, in
a phased manner.
In the State of Andhra Pradesh, 2,910 Government Secondary Schools out of 6,930
have been connected to broadband connectivity. The rest are proposed to be connected with
broadband connectivity under BharatNet in a phased manner, including 154 schools in the
district of Tirupati to promote digital and inclusive education.
Number of Government Schools provided broadband connectivity under BharatNet
Project in Andhra Pradesh, district-wise is annexed.
**************Annexure
ANNEXURE REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PART (A) TO (E) OF THE REPLY OF
LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3503 RAISED BY SHRI MADDILA
GURUMOORTHY, HON’BLE MEMBER OF PARLIAMENT ANSWERED ON
11.08.2025 REGARDING “BHARATNET PROJECT IN SCHOOLS”.
District wise count of Schools with and without broadband connectivity in Andhra
Pradesh
Number of schools Number of schools to
S.No District Name connected with internet be connected with
connectivity internet connectivity
ALLURI SITHARAMA
1 RAJU 101 203
2 ANAKAPALLI 129 153
3 ANANTAPUR 93 254
4 ANNAMAYYA 108 210
5 BAPATLA 90 107
6 CHITTOOR 147 205
7 EAST GODAVARI 130 75
8 ELURU 114 146
9 GUNTUR 90 53
10 KAKINADA 131 112
11 KONASEEMA 121 115
12 KRISHNA 102 101
13 KURNOOL 117 197
14 NANDYAL 95 178
15 NTR 87 73
16 PALNADU 122 131
PARVATHIPURAM
17 MANYAM 43 158
18 PRAKASAM 173 191
19 SPSR NELLORE 122 210
20 SRI SATHYA SAI 78 233
21 SRIKAKULAM 167 276
22 TIRUPATI 147 154
23 VISAKHAPATANAM 83 25
24 VIZIANAGARAM 115 190
25 WEST GODAVARI 103 100
26 Y.S.R. 102 170
Grand Total 2,910 4,020