India News | Cabinet Decision Will Improve Connectivity in Areas Affected by Left-wing Extremism: PM
Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Wednesday that the Union Cabinet's nod for upgrade of 2G mobile sites to 4G in Naxal-hit areas will improve connectivity in these areas and ensure proper internet access.
New Delhi, Apr 27 (PTI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Wednesday that the Union Cabinet's nod for upgrade of 2G mobile sites to 4G in Naxal-hit areas will improve connectivity in these areas and ensure proper internet access.
This will enhance our efforts to build an "Aatmanirbhar Bharat," Modi tweeted.
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The Cabinet approved upgrading of 2G mobile sites to 4G in Naxal-hit areas at a cost of Rs 2,426 crore.
The project is spread across Naxal-affected areas in 10 states and the task has been assigned to the state-owned telecom firm BSNL.
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