Madhya Pradesh State Wide Area Network

Madhya Pradesh is a small state situated in the central India having an area of around 308000 km². The state's administration operates through 48 districts, 272 tehsils, and 313 Blocks. In order to avail financial and social benefits of Information Technology, the establishment of State Wide Area Network has been envisaged. The SWAN will provide primary backbone for communication of voice, data and video throughout the state and will be an effective tool for implementation of e-Governance Projects.

Scope of SWAN

Software Technology Parks of India was appointed as the consultant for the project.
STPI carried out a study to assess the requirements of MPSWAN and accordingly designed the Network.
State Government Departments, Public enterprises and Organizations in Madhya Pradesh will use SWAN for their e-Governance projects
Through MPSWAN all the Government Departments will be connected
A Total number of 360 PoPs has to be established in CHQ, DHQ & BHQ
M/s Netlink software pvt ltd. is the implementing agency for MPSWAN Project
MPSEDC has been monitoring the preparation of PoP sites
As on date 317 PoPs has been established
99 Horizontal connections has been established as on date.