new Delhi. Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Submarine Optical Fiber Cable (OFC) connecting Chennai and Port Blair through video conferencing. Today is not only important for millions of companions living in dozens of islands of Andaman and Nicobar, it is also important for the whole country. Greeting Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose, I had the opportunity to launch the Submarine Optical Fiber Cable Connectivity Project about one and a half years ago.
From Chennai to Port Blair, Port Blair to Little Andaman and Port Blair to Swaraj Island, the service has started in a large part of Andaman and Nicobar from today. Completion of this work of laying of cables for about 2300 kilometers within the sea ahead of time, is very admirable in itself.
This optical fiber project connecting Andaman and Nicobar to the rest of the country and the world is a symbol of our commitment to the Ease of Living. Today, the tourists going to the Andaman will get huge benefit from the facility.
Andaman Nicobar is going to be developed as a hub of Port Led Development in the coming times. Andaman Nicobar is located at a very competitive distance from many ports in the world.
PM Modi said, High Impact Projects are being expanded in 12 islands of Andaman and Nicobar. A major problem of mobile and internet connectivity has been resolved today. In addition, physical connectivity through road, air and water is also being strengthened.
To strengthen the road connectivity of North and Middle Andaman, 2 major bridges and NH-4 widening are being worked on rapidly. Capacity to handle 1200 passengers simultaneously at Port Blair Airport will be ready in the coming few months.
To increase water connectivity between the island and the rest of the country, the 4 ships being built at Kochi Shipyard will also be delivered in the coming months.
This way is laid under the sea only
Special types of ships are used for cabling at sea. Ships are capable of carrying 2,000 kilometers of cable. This equipment is used from where the cable is laid. It moves along with the ship.
The ground for the cable is first prepared with special equipment for laying the cable. This is where the cable is attached. Repeater is used to increase the signal strength. When two cables have to be crossed, the same process is followed. Where the cable ends. At the same time, lift the cable and connect it at the top connecting point.
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