Download your score card & explore the best colleges for you.

  • By proceeding ahead you expressly agree to the CollegeDekho terms of use and privacy policy
  • Why register with us?

    Stay up-to date with Exam Notification and NewsGet Exam Date AlertsGet free Sample Papers & Mock TestYou won’t get unwanted calls from third parties
Thank you for downloading the document! Based on your prefered exam, we have a list of recommended colleges for you. Visit our page to explore these colleges and discover exciting opportunities for your college journey.
Error! Please Check Inputs

IIT Bombay Wins Global Innovation Challenge for its Project on Rural Broadband

The project was helmed by Dr. Sarbani Banerjee, Chair Professor of Electrical Engineering at Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay and Prof. Abhay Karandikar, Dean of Faculty Affairs.

Download toppers list

  • By proceeding ahead you expressly agree to the CollegeDekho terms of use and privacy policy
  • Why register with us?

    Stay up-to date with Exam Notification and NewsGet Exam Date AlertsGet free Sample Papers & Mock TestYou won’t get unwanted calls from third parties
Thank you for downloading the document! Based on your prefered exam, we have a list of recommended colleges for you. Visit our page to explore these colleges and discover exciting opportunities for your college journey.
Error! Please Check Inputs

Get college counselling from experts, free of cost !

  • By proceeding ahead you expressly agree to the CollegeDekho terms of use and privacy policy
  • Why register with us?

    Stay up-to date with Exam Notification and NewsGet Exam Date AlertsGet free Sample Papers & Mock TestYou won’t get unwanted calls from third parties
Thank you for requesting free counselling! Based on your preferences, we have tailored a list of recommended colleges that align with your goals. Visit our recommendations page to explore these colleges and take advantage of our counseling.
Error! Please Check Inputs

A project from Indian institute of Technology, Bombay that enables broadband access in rural areas achieved worldwide recognition by winning the Mozilla Innovation Challenge. The institute has won $125,000 (Rs. 82 lakh) as a part of the prize.

In October 2016, one of the non-profit companies had unveiled the contest titled ‘Equal Rating Innovation Challenge’. The main objective of the challenge was to create innovative and scalable ideas through which internet will be available to all. A total number of 100 projects from 27 counties took part in the challenge.

Also read: - IIT Bombay Launches Indian Language Android Keyboard

The project of Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay, i.e., ‘Gram Marg Solution for Rural Broadband’ along with four other projects from various countries entered into the semi-finals in January 2017. The final result was declared based on online community voting that was conducted in Brussels on March 29, 2017.

Also read: - IIT Bombay to Increase UG and PG Seats

The project was helmed by Dr. Sarbani Banerjee, Chair Professor of Electrical Engineering at Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay and Prof. Abhay Karandikar, Dean of Faculty Affairs. The main objective of the project was to bring six lakh villages across India online. The project also involves the use of unused white space in the television spectrum.

They worked on the project for more than three years and it has been piloted in 25 villages so far. Prof. Abhay Karandikar revealed that Gram Marg project would enable the rural areas to get 5G connections.

The project was appreciated by the judges of the challenge. Mr. Nikhil Pahwa, who was one among them, expressed that through the Gram Marg project the rural areas will get access to broadband at minimal costs.

Get Help From Our Expert Counsellors

Get Counselling from experts, free of cost!

  • By proceeding ahead you expressly agree to the CollegeDekho terms of use and privacy policy
  • Why register with us?

    Stay up-to date with Exam Notification and NewsGet Exam Date AlertsGet free Sample Papers & Mock TestYou won’t get unwanted calls from third parties
Thank you! Our counsellor will soon be in touch with you to guide you through your admissions journey!
Error! Please Check Inputs

Be the First to Know

Get Access to Latest Updates

Stay updated on important announcements on dates, events and notification

  • By proceeding ahead you expressly agree to the CollegeDekho terms of use and privacy policy
  • Why register with us?

    Stay up-to date with Exam Notification and NewsGet Exam Date AlertsGet free Sample Papers & Mock TestYou won’t get unwanted calls from third parties
Thank You! We shall keep you posted on the latest updates!
Error! Please Check Inputs

Do you have a question? Ask us.

  • Typical response between 24-48 hours

  • Get personalized response

  • Free of Cost

  • Access to community

Recent News

Talk To Us

  • By proceeding ahead you expressly agree to the CollegeDekho terms of use and privacy policy
  • Why register with us?

    Stay up-to date with Exam Notification and NewsGet Exam Date AlertsGet free Sample Papers & Mock TestYou won’t get unwanted calls from third parties
Thank you for requesting free counselling! Based on your preferences, we have tailored a list of recommended colleges that align with your goals. Visit our recommendations page to explore these colleges and take advantage of our counseling.
Error! Please Check Inputs