New Delhi (Hindustan Times): Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the submarine Optical Fibre Cable between Chennai and Port Blair via video conferencing on Monday.
The submarine optical fibre cable link will deliver bandwidth of 2 x 200 Gigabits per second (Gbps) between Chennai and Port Blair, and 2 x 100 Gbps between Port Blair and the other islands of Andaman and Nicobar Islands chain.
The foundation stone for this project was laid by the PM on December 30, 2018 at Port Blair.
Here are the highlights of the PM’s address on the occasion:
– Better internet connectivity is one of the first needs of any tourism hub. This problem has now been solved. ourists will now be in no rush to return and thus, they will enjoy the sea-food and the islands. This will help tourism and employment in the region
- This submarine OFC project that connects Andaman Nicobar Islands to the rest of the world is a symbol of our resolve. The residents will reap the benefits of internet connectivity
– My congratulations to every one connected with this project.
-This is an early gift for the people of Andaman and Nicobar on Independence Day. Laying 2,300 km cable under sea and that too, before schedule, while also maintaining the quality of cable is a commendable job. This is not an easy project

– The cable connectivity between Chennai and Port Blair has begun from today. My greetings to the residents of Andaman and Nicobar Islands for this, says the PM
