The PM-WANI (Prime Minister Wi-Fi Access Network Interface) is an aspirational program related to Wi-Fi networks was announced by the DoT (Department of Tele-Communications). The PM-WANI program’s main goal is to increase internet connectivity usage in the country by introducing the decentralized PAP (public access points). An access point is simply a hardware device that allows other devices to connect to the internet via Wi-Fi.

Government's mission is to provide a platform to enable such seamless wireless (Wi-Fi) connection for everyone, everywhere through the PM Wi-Fi Access Network Interface or PM WANI scheme and to entrust every individual to have access to internet connection and all of the services. The initiative aims to expand wireless internet connectivity in the nation