Q. In which year was JharNet, Jharkhand's State Wide Area Network, established?
Answer: 2005-06
Notes: JharNet was established in 2005-06 through an agreement dated 25.10.2005 with United Telecoms Limited. It was implemented under a BOOT model connecting the state headquarters to districts in Phase 1. Phase 2 extended connectivity to blocks and sub-divisions by August 2009. In 2016, a new Expression of Interest was issued for upgrades under JharNet 2.0. As of 2026, JharNet connects 90% of government offices in Jharkhand through fiber and wireless for e-governance.