On October 1,2000 the Department of Telecom Operations, Government of India became a corporation and was christened Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL). Today, BSNL is the largest Public Sector Undertaking of India and its responsibilities include improvement of the already impeccable quality of telecom services, expansion of telecom network, introduction of new telecom services in all villages and instilling confidence among its customers.

Responsibilities that BSNL has managed to shoulder remarkably, deftly. Today with a 37 million line capacity, 99.9% of its exchanges digital, nation wide Network management & surveillance system (NMSS) to control telecom traffic and nearly 250373 route kms of OFC network, Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd is a name to reckon with in the world of connectivity. Along with its vast customer base, BSNL's financial and asset bases too are vast and strong. Consider the figures, as they speak volumes on BSNL's standing :

	The telephone infrastructure alone is worth about Rs. 1,00,000 crore(US $ 21.2 billion)
	Turnover of Rs. 22,000 crore ( US $ 4.6 billion)

Add to which, BSNL's nationwide coverage and reach, comprehensive range of telecom services and a penchant for excellence; and you have the ingrediants for restructuring India for a bright future.