Startups designed innovative 5G use cases deployed in Vidisha district of MP

Vidisha, Jan 13 (KNN) Vidisha, an aspirational district of Madhya Pradesh has become the first ever district in India for on ground deployment of innovative 5G use cases offered by startups.

It is a joint initiative by Vidisha District Administration and Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT), Department of Telecommunications (DoT) under the guidance of Additional Secretary (Telecom) & Administrator USOF.

To accelerate Digital Transformation across socio-economic verticals, DoT  under Telecom Startups & MSMEs Mission (TSuM) & 5G Vertical Engagement Partnership Program (VEPP) have been facilitating collaborations of Digital Communication Tech - startups & SMEs to potential user communities viz. State governments, Smart cities, Aspirational districts, vertical industries etc.

During the Additional Secretary’s visit to Vidisha district several 5G/IoT use cases were demonstrated by startups in collaboration with C-DOT were demonstrated on Thursday.

Under 5G use case promotional pilot, aforementioned use cases will be deployed at community & district health centers Model Schools, Agri & Dairy Farmers, skill development centers for a period of 1 year and may be extended subsequently as per the need.

These digital solutions will also be powered by BharatNet broadband to provide uninterrupted services to user communities of Vidisha.

Post to the successful demos of digital solutions, purchase cum Service orders and agreements have been signed with C-DOT and 7 Startups at Vidisha district collectorate.  (KNN Bureau)