Kerala becomes the first Indian state to launch its own broadband service, K-FON (Kerala Fibre Optic Network), with a ₹1,500 crore investment to bridge the digital divide. The initiative aims to provide affordable, high-speed internet to over 20 lakh people, especially in underserved and remote areas, marking a major leap toward digital inclusion and a knowledge-driven economy.
Goa has introduced the Mahila Digital Sashaktikaran Yojana to equip women—especially in rural and underserved areas—with essential digital skills. Launched by Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant and Minister for ITE&C Rohan Khaunte, the scheme is a major step toward bridging the digital divide and promoting women-led development in the state.
India Post will officially retire its Registered Post system from September 1, 2025, marking the end of an era for the country’s traditional red letter box. This move signals a shift toward faster, more secure, and digitized communication alternatives.
Goa has rolled out a 3-month grassroots financial inclusion campaign across all 192 gram panchayats to promote central schemes like Jan Dhan Yojana, insurance and pension schemes, and financial literacy. The initiative was launched in Anjuna Caissua and aims to strengthen economic security in rural communities.
