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Name two prime communication networks of Government of India and explain their functions.

Answer:

The two prime communication networks of Government of India are   (i) NIC National Informatics Centre (NIC) is a premier Science & Technology organization of the Government of India in this field. It functions through a nationwide information and communication technology (ICT) network called NICNET.   (ii) BSNL The Department of Telephone Operations, Government of India, became a corporation on 1st October, 2000 and was renamed Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL). Today, BSNL is a leading telecommunication company and the largest public sector undertaking of India. It has a network of over 45 million lines covering 5000 towns with over 35 million telephone connections. Its responsibilities include improvement of the quality of telecom services, expansion of telecom network, introduction of new telecom services in all villages and instilling confidence among its customers.