Which of the following statement(s) is/are true regarding the PM-WANI (Prime Minister Wi-Fi Access Network Interface) scheme?
- It aims to provide affordable high-speed internet by allowing local shopkeepers and entrepreneurs to set up public Wi-Fi hotspots without requiring a license from the Department of Telecommunications.
- The architecture of the scheme involves four layers: Public Data Offices (PDOs), Public Data Office Aggregators (PDOAs), App Providers and a Central Registry.
Choose the correct option from the following.
Correct answer: C
Explanation
Both statements are correct. PM-WANI lets local shopkeepers and entrepreneurs run public Wi-Fi hotspots without any licence or registration fee from the Department of Telecommunications, so statement 1 holds. Its architecture has exactly four players, Public Data Offices, Public Data Office Aggregators, App Providers and a Central Registry, matching statement 2.