The Union Cabinet has given nod to provide 4G mobile services in over 7,000 villages of 44 aspirational districts across Andhra Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Maharashtra, and Odisha.
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Mobile towers connectivity will be provided in Left Wing Extremist areas. The project is expected to be worth 6466 crore rupees.
The project would be funded by Universal Service Obligation Fund (USOF).
This project will be completed within 18 months after the signing of the Agreement and is likely to be completed by 23 November 2023.
The work related to providing 4G mobile services in identified uncovered villages will be awarded through an open competitive bidding process.
The proposal for provisioning of mobile services in the remote and difficult uncovered areas of Aspirational Districts will enhance digital connectivity, facilitate learning, dissemination of information and knowledge, skill up-gradation, and development.
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