Centre to provide 4G mobile services to 7,000 villages across 5 states

On Wednesday, Union Minister Anurag Thakur informed that the Union Cabinet has decided to provide 4G mobile network services in over 7,000 villages across 5 states.

The 5 states mentioned above are Andhra Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Maharashtra and Odisha. The total cost of this scheme is expected to be around Rs 6,466 Crore.

"In over 7,000 villages of 44 aspirational districts across Andhra Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Maharashtra and Odisha, mobile towers connectivity will be provided. It has been decided to provide 4G mobile services. Project is expected to be around Rs 6,466 Crore" Thakur said in a press conference.

He further stated that with the help of this project, people will be able to utilise the benefits of e-governance.



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