Operational objectives a) Creation of a transparent and effective subsidy mechanism for extending NGAs into areas in which public aid is possible (so-called white areas). b) Using resources from the ESIF, increasing the availability of high-speed Internet connections by at least 500,000 households37 through the establishment of new NGAs or the modernisation of existing inadequate infrastructure. c) Reduction in administrative and construction costs when building NGAs through legislative measures. d) The proper transposition and implementation of Directive 2014/61/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 15 May 2014 on measures to reduce the cost of deploying high-speed electronic communications networks. 37 According to the OP EIC adopted by the Government Resolution of 14 July 2014 No 581. 33