Communications Minister Manoj Sinha has urged the C-DOT to work hard to end digital divide in the country and find new technology to give world class products. Delivering the key-note address on C-DOT Foundation Day in New Delhi today, Mr. Sinha said, there is need for innovation as India cannot afford to emulate the developed economies due to limited resources. He said, if India lags in catching up with emerging technologies in the coming 15 to 20 years, the very existence of the country will be at stake. <br/><br/>The Minister expressed hope that by March next year, one lakh Gram Panchayats will be connected through Optical Fibre Cable to set up a network infrastructure to serve the rural masses. He said, all are working with zeal to achieve the target of connecting 2.5 lakh Gram Panchayats with Broadband Network within stipulated time frame which is the vision of the Prime Minister. On the occasion, Mr. Sinha also launched three new products developed by C-DOT.