That will establish, maintain, and operate PM-WANI compliant Wi-Fi Hotspots and provide last-mile connectivity to deliver Broadband services to subscribers by procuring internet bandwidth from telecom service. Public Data Office (PDO) is a location where any individual could access internet using Wi-Fi connectivity.
Who can become a PDO?
Any person like business person, resident, professional, Village level entrepreneur (VLE) etc. could start a PDO.
Locations like local market shops, booths, Tea stalls, Kirana shops, Vegetable shops, restaurants, road side houses etc. are best suited for starting a PDO and deliveringaccess to internet using Wi-Fi connectivity.
Advantage of becoming a PDO?
An additional source of income from selling internet connectivity
Availability of good quality internet connectivity facilitating online transactions for shop owners
Increase in sales due to upsurge of customers visiting PDO locations
How do I become a PDO?
Arrange a fixed-line broadband connectivity from any Internet Service Provider in your area
Contact with a PDOA (PDO Aggregator) to finalize the business model and identify an appropriate type of Wi-Fi Access Point
Install the Wi-Fi Access Point and start providing internet connectivityto users
How do I connect with a PDOA?
Option 1: Visit PDO Portal on https://adeliasinfotecchwifi.com andinsert necessary detailsin the available enquiry form. The interested PDOAsmaycontact you.
Option 2: Visit https://pmwani.gov.into get the details of PDOAslike office address, e-mail address and telephone number etc.and you may contact them directly.
How much investment is required to become a PDO?
Depending upon the business model being finalized with a PDOA, at max, aPDO may require to do one-time investment inpurchasing and installation of Wi-Fi Access Point.
Further, a PDO may require to spend monthly for the broadband connection.
Who could be the potential customers?
It will be beneficial to such people who want to usehigh-speed internet service for their work such as following:
Village Level entrepreneurs, artisans, professionalslike electrician, plumber, carpenteretc. who want to sell their goods and services through e-commerce platforms.
Students can make use of various online educational platforms and have a much better learning experience.
Accessing e-Government websites for online job applications, exams, interviews, schemes etc.
Farmers who can learn about the new agricultural practices and can connect with experts for guidance.
Everyone as they can get more details w.r.t the Government schemes that are launched for their benefit.