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- Technology and Government Policies
In News: India's first-ever undersea optical fibre cable has been introduced as part of a new project for Andaman and Nicobar Islands. The cable system will help provide for faster internet speeds and get rid of the cobweb of wires needed for the same.
Benefits of undersea optical fibre cable
Other upcoming development in Andaman and Nicobar
Apart from providing for better internet and mobile connectivity, the effort is to further improve physical connectivity through road, air and water.
The challenges for the project
Connecting the Dots: