JAMMU: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo today stressed on the telecommunication BSNL to saturate the 4G connectivity in the remote areas of the UT as per the objectives of the National Broadband Mission here. The Chief Secretary was speaking in a State Broadband Committee meeting held to review the implementation of this plan here in J&K. The meeting was attended by Commissioner Secretary, H&UDD; Commissioner Secretary, IT; Secretary, R&B; GM, BSNL; Chief Engineer, PMGSY besides other officers and representatives of telecom companies. Dulloo enjoined upon the implementation agencies to pace up their work of installation of the communication towers across the designated locations. He asked for bringing improved communication facilities including the 4G network to such areas without any further delay as envisaged under this nationwide programme. He advised the IT Department to act as a nodal agency for resolving all the bottlenecks hindering the smooth implementation of this programme here. He asked them to review its progress regularly so that the mission is taken to its logical conclusion by covering all the identified villages. Dulloo also asked for having enhanced coordination among different departments for making the towers functional soon. He called for making necessary changes in the RoW rules after studying those in vogue at other such places. He directed for effective restoration and rebuilding of the roads and paths immediately after completion of cable laying works. During this meeting it was given out that to enable fast track growth of digital communications infrastructure, bridging the digital divide for digital empowerment and inclusion and providing the affordable and universal access of broadband for all the government envisaged the National Broadband Mission. The objectives of the mission includes provisioning of universality, affordability and availability of high speed and highly reliable broadband access to all, as was added during the meeting. Regarding its progress here in the UT it was apprised that the foundation work is going on at 96 locations, tower erection at 13 places. Moreover Foundation work at 175 locations has already been completed in addition to tower erection at 109 locations. The meeting also had discussion on Call before you Dig portal, Digital Communication Readiness Index, BharatNet besides several other relevant issues concerning the instant matter. Fast, accurate and updated real time local news is available on your smartphone and tablet. STAY CONNECTED EVERYWHERE YOU GO! Share Author Jammu Links News Related Articles More from this Section More from this Author Video of the Day JAMMU Popular Posts Enhancing healthcare infrastructure, medical care…SEP 15, 2023 Digital planetarium show organisedSEP 14, 2022 DPS hosts discussion-cum-sensitization sessionSEP 17, 2022 Five Congress MPs write to Mistry, express concer…SEP 10, 2022 JU Law School lifts Veeranna Aivalli Memorial Deb…DEC 16, 2022 World Suicide Prevention Day 2022: GCW Udhampur h…SEP 11, 2022 Book Reading, Debate Competition held in Govt G.L…SEP 09, 2022 Pakistan Terrorism – A game less understoodAPR 14, 2023 ISRO successfully tests Gaganyaan Low Altitude Es…AUG 11, 2022 Manipur: Opposition holds protest in Parliament p…JUL 24, 2023 PopularMore Advertisements 17 Miles Hotel | Your Search for the Ideal Hotel AdvertisementsMore Latest Asian Track Cycling Championships: Indian cyclist…FEB 24, 2024 Paytm UPI handles can continue after migration to…FEB 24, 2024 “Important to understand ‘Why Bharat Matters’ bec…FEB 24, 2024 AAP-Congress alliance in different states likely …FEB 24, 2024 Assam Rifles seize heroin worth Rs 1.93 crore, th…FEB 24, 2024 Farmer protest on hold; decision on ‘Delhi Chalo’…FEB 24, 2024 Sopore to Kupwara railway line: Kupwara administr…FEB 24, 2024 Air Mauritius flight MK 749 delayed for over 5 ho…FEB 24, 2024 Sub-zero night temperature continue in Kashmir; m…FEB 24, 2024 Modi govt’s ‘mismanagement’ has set economic tran…FEB 24, 2024 LatestMore Home About Us Top Stories Local News National News Sports News Opinions Editorial Advertise with Us Legal Disclaimere – Paper J&K RELATED WEBSITES J&K Govt. Official website Jammu Kashmir Tourism JKTDC Mata Vaishnodevi Shrine Board Shri Amarnath Ji Shrine Board Shri Shiv Khori Shrine Board UTILITY Train Enquiry IRCTC Matavaishnodevi BSNL Jammu Kashmir Bank State Bank of India PUBLIC INTEREST Passport Department Income Tax Department JK CAMPA JK GAD IT Education Web Site Design Services EDUCATION Jammu University Jammu University Results JKBOSE Kashmir University IGNOU Jammu Center SMVDU All Rights Reserved © 2015 Jammu Links. Site Designed & Developed by Ideogram Technology Solutions [P] Ltd.
