Any person like business person, resident, professional, Village level entrepreneur (VLE) etc. could start a PDO. Locations like local market shops, booths, Tea stalls, Kirana shops, Vegetable shops, restaurants, road side houses etc. are best suited for starting a PDO and deliveringaccess to internet using Wi-Fi connectivity.
What is a PDO?
Public Data Office (PDO) is a location where any individual could access internet using Wi-Fi connectivity.
Advantage of becoming a PDO?
An additional source of income from selling internet connectivity Availability of good quality internet connectivity facilitating online transactions for shop owners Increase in sales due to upsurge of customers visiting PDO locations
How do I become a PDO?
Arrange a fixed-line broadband connectivity from any Internet Service Provider in your area Contact with a PDOA (GraminWifi) to finalize the business model and identify an appropriate type of Wi-Fi Access Point Install the Wi-Fi Access Point and start providing internet connectivityto users
How much investment is required to become a PDO?
Depending upon the business model being finalized with a PDOA, at max, aPDO may require to do one-time investment inpurchasing and installation of Wi-Fi Access Point. Further, a PDO may require to spend monthly for the broadband connection.
Who could be the potential customers?
It will be beneficial to such people who want to usehigh-speed internet service for their work such as following:
Village Level entrepreneurs, artisans, professionalslike electrician, plumber, carpenteretc. who want to sell their goods and services through e-commerce platforms. Students can make use of various online educational platforms and have a much better learning experience. Accessing e-Government websites for online job applications, exams, interviews, schemes etc. Farmers who can learn about the new agricultural practices and can connect with experts for guidance. Everyone as they can get more details w.r.t the Government schemes that are launched for their benefit.
Is the PDO liable for meeting any security or compliance requirements?
The PDO is not liable to meet any security or compliance requirement.
Can I use my home broadband connection as a backhaul for my PDO?
Yes
What is the Business Model for PDO?
An access Point can be deployed by the PDO infollowing two types of models: i) Indoor deployment ii) Outdoor deployment. As per the standard costing of Indoor and Outdoor AP, Per Annum Cost analysis table is given in Table 1a (for Indoor AP) and Table 1b (for Outdoor AP).
Table 1a: Typical Cost (Rs.) for Indoor AP Deployment
Table 1b: Typical Cost (Rs.) for Outdoor AP Deployment
What is the income of PDO?
Underthe PM-WANI framework, PDOA collects revenue by selling coupons to users and then PDOA shouldshare this revenue with its PDOs based on the usage of an access point. Based upon the type of users coming to the PDO, there can be different type of Wi-Fi internet plans. a) Daily Plan –This type of plan may be preferred by people at such places where they normally do not residee.g. tourist area, bus stop or railway station
Note:Revenue share between PDO and PDOA is assumed to be in the ratio of 90:10
b) Monthly Plan –Such users who are visiting a place (PDO location) on a daily/regular basis then monthly plan could be preferred by such user. The users can be students staying nearby or villagers who want to sell their art and craft items through internet.
Note:Revenue share between PDO and PDOA is assumed to be in the ratio of 90:10
Location
731121 Batikar Road, Panrui, Bholagoria, Birbhum, WB India
