Government issues key guidelines on new policy, sends blueprint to states
The Centre said the new framework will take effect from the first quarter of the next financial year. States have been asked for suggestions within 30 days.
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The Union government has sent detailed guidelines on implementing the new policy to all states and union territories. They call for district-level monitoring committees and quarterly progress reports.
According to officials, 150 districts that already have digital infrastructure will be covered in the first phase. States have been asked to submit suggestions and objections within 30 days.
The opposition questioned the implementation timeline, saying the targets would be hard to meet without groundwork.
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