AP to revive AP FiberNet, to increase penetration

Andhra Pradesh Government has decided to revive AP FiberNet by increasing its penetration among the people by providing multiple services through data connection at an affordable rate.

At a review meeting here, Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu stated that the previous government had completely derailed the AP FiberNet project, a visionary initiative launched between 2014 and 2019. He directed officials to take swift action to restore and revitalize the project.

“We managed the organisation effectively with just 130 employees and provided over eight lakh connections. But the YSRCP government created unauthorised posts to accommodate its party workers, expanding the workforce from 130 to 1,350 and misusing public funds. This was a new form of corruption where party affiliates were placed in government roles and used for political work. The fiber network was no exception. Those responsible must be held accountable."

He said a thorough investigation should be conducted into those appointments, and full transparency must be ensured. At the same time, steps must be taken to rectify past mistakes and ensure a better future," and instructed that the current 4,53,525 connections be increased to at least 8–10 lakh.