Puttur: Internet problem thing of past with ‘PM-Wani’ public Wi-Fi system


Daijiworld Media Network - Puttur (SP)

Puttur, Jun 23: Because of problems created by coronavirus, schools and colleges are not open now. People going to work also are facing problems. Under these circumstances, an internet connection with good speed is the need of the hour. Even in villages, internet is the basic need for all classes of people. Even though people living in urban centres do not face such problems, in villages, let alone the internet, even making calls poses a problem. Now, students are forced to search for signals, braving wind and rain, reaching the top of some hillocks, duly taking shelter under some tree and getting wet.

Under these circumstances, where people were crying for some internet, ‘PM-Wani’ has begun functioning. PM-Wani has started functioning in Kamila, Sullia taluk, Dakshina Kannada district. It is being made available with the name, Ekanet.

The central government had taken an initiative to provide public Wi-Fi under the name, 'PM-Wani' in December last through the department of telecom. It had also issued instructions to initiate the scheme at various parts of the country. Sairanjan Kalkaru and Sadashiva Kodappala, who took up with the department, took interest to install the system. Instead of complaining against departments and systems, they thought of improving the available systems.

Concerned about the students struggling to participate in the online classes, they obtained required permissions and started Wi-Fi network in Kamila. They titled it Ekanet, to send the message, a single network for everyone. Presently, this signal is available in about 2,000 sq ft space. Students and others who require emergent internet and people on work from home system can make use of this Wi-Fi. There is however provision for improvements.

The scheme run with permission from telecom department needs high speed internet. Internet was obtained through BSNL and public Wi-Fi is provided through separate device.

The scheme was approved by the central ministry on December 9, 2020. The government planned to provide broadband through Wi-Fi hotspot suppliers. This system is backed by registration through OTP and close monitoring of data, which makes sure that it is not misused.

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

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  • Pili, Mangalore

    Wed, Jun 23 2021

    Wa..wa..now wifi also PMs gift. Jio connection. I know PM..ye vani kaun hai?

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  • Dsouza, Mudarangadi/udupi

    Wed, Jun 23 2021

    What is this internet scheem all about? How to get this connection,?

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  • Jerry, Mangalore

    Wed, Jun 23 2021

    One of the thing which I like with Modiji and his government at the center is that they keep doing whatever they are willing to do and not bothered about what critics are talking in the behind and on public. He has a very strong conviction that nobody has. Ultimately there is a saying' Moon does'nt care if dog barks at it'.

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  • Ronald, Mangalore

    Wed, Jun 23 2021

    Yes. Only thing it doesn’t see the day light! Slogans galore! A few of them poorly executed!

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  • Shankar, Mangaluru

    Wed, Jun 23 2021

    Jerry, I totally agree with you. Ideological differences apart, Modi government is definitely doing a good job!

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  • Limited Vani, Mangalore

    Wed, Jun 23 2021

    Presently, this signal is available in about 2,000 sq ft space....???

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  • Bhavya Baliga, Udupi

    Wed, Jun 23 2021

    II NaMo Namaha II Why Sam Pitroda never thought of it?

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  • ca girishkk, m'lore/dxb

    Wed, Jun 23 2021

    Above all we should congratulate for building - "A COFFIN shaped Central Vista" in fond memories of poor Hindustani's who died of Covid 19 (despite thalia bhajao, batti jalaavo, cow urine, yoga's etc.,)

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  • jb, mlore

    Wed, Jun 23 2021

    This is blind hatred ! Appreciate the news , things are changing for the better and be positive about that . Having Internet through Wifi used to be a luxury, but now even a remote village is having it for free. Any religion or caste member can use this service for free without any discrimination . People have died due to Covid even in the country where you work but you will not dare to question , so do not pretend as only in India people have died .

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  • John Tauro, M'lore

    Wed, Jun 23 2021

    Don’t be in so hurry to congratulate Central Vista. You are free to do so at the time of its inauguration. Now let’s appreciate and congratulate PM VANI done in public interest.

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  • Doesnt matter, Mangalore

    Wed, Jun 23 2021

    PM Vani?! What a narcissistic name! Could it not have been Bharath Vani or something like that. He loves himself more than Namma Bharatha Desha. If there was something good, it just drowns in his narcissism.

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  • Amaze, karkala

    Wed, Jun 23 2021

    Vikas huwa ki nahi huwa pata nahi but PR and event management has been on another level in last 7 years.

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  • sense_Shetty, Mangalore

    Wed, Jun 23 2021

    Somehow our PM turns Challenges into opportunity .This is the key difference when we have a selfless leadership .. His only problem is too much positivity can be misunderstood as over confidence by his detractors .. PM Modi has to find ways to create employment by promoting and establishing manufacturing industries which cause less harm to our environment . Let there be a single window system for clearance ..allow tax holidays for atleast 5 years. promote entrepreneurship .wake up the lethargic Indians who often hide behind God. Reduce corruption in the govt office ..Go online ..

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  • Indian, Bangalore

    Wed, Jun 23 2021

    True. He always makes use of challenges as opportunity. Biggest example is PM Cares Fund! Such an opportunist!

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  • Prakash.A, Mlore

    Wed, Jun 23 2021

    Our PM is so positive that he wants to run the country all alone. from defense to economics he doesn't need any advisors. no fear of failures, doesn't matter if country goes back to 40 years. Afterall he has mastered the art of winning elections.

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  • Joel, Mangalore

    Wed, Jun 23 2021

    Instead they could have improved the existing Bsnl towers in these districts. Also now parents will be fine sending their childrens in groups to fetch wifi. Utter nonsense

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  • Jossey Saldanha, Nallasopara

    Wed, Jun 23 2021

    That is why we love "Man Ki Baat" ...

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