Which of the following states has announced the commissioning of its own internet service under the project named K-FON?

Correct option is B

The correct answer is (b) Kerala
Explanation:
· Kerala launched the Kerala Fibre Optic Network (K-FON) project to offer affordable high-speed internet.
· The project was rolled out officially in June 2023.
· It targets 20 lakh Below Poverty Line (BPL) families with free connectivity.
· K-FON is a public utility model jointly implemented by KSITIL and KSEB.
· It was designed to bridge the digital divide and promote digital inclusion.
Information Booster:
· Kerala is the first Indian state to declare internet access as a basic right (2017).
· The K-FON project is aligned with Digital India and UN SDG-9 (Industry, Innovation & Infrastructure).
· Kerala has over 30,000 km of optical fibre cable laid across the state.
· K-FON benefits government offices, schools, and hospitals.
· This model aims to remove monopoly of private telecoms in internet access.
Additional Information:
· History/Extra Facts:
· • The project was initially proposed in 2019 with an investment of ₹1,548 crore.
· • It is operated under the Department of Electronics and IT, Government of Kerala.
· • The vision is “Internet for all,” making it a landmark digital welfare initiative in India.