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28/07/22 06:12 AM IST

A project for saturation of 4G mobile services in uncovered villages

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  • The Union Cabinet approved a project for saturation of 4G mobile services in uncovered villages across the country at a total cost of Rs. 26,316 Cr.
Provisions of the project
  • The project will provide 4G mobile services in 24,680 uncovered villages in remote and difficult areas.
  • The project has a provision to include 20% additional villages on account of rehabilitation, new-settlements, withdrawal of services by existing operators etc. 
  • In addition, 6,279 villages having only 2G/3G connectivity shall be upgraded to 4G.
  • The project will be executed by BSNL using Atmanirbhar Bharat’s 4G technology stack and will be funded through Universal Service Obligation Fund.
  • The project cost of Rs. 26,316 Cr includes capex and 5 year opex.
  • BSNL is already in process of deployment of Atmanirbhar 4G technology stack, which will be deployed in this project as well.
Significance 
  • The project is a significant step towards the vision of the Government to provide mobile connectivity in rural areas.
  • This project will promote delivery of various e-governance services, banking services, tele-medicine, tele-education etc. through mobile broadband and generate employment in rural areas.
What is the need? 
  • Digital inclusion and connectivity for all is an integral part of ‘antyodaya’ vision of the Government. 
  • Last year Government approved a project for providing 4G mobile services in 7,287 uncovered villages in 44 aspirational districts across 5 states.
  • In his Independence Day address in 2021, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi gave a call for saturation of government schemes.
Source- PIB  

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