Centre exploring methods to expand telecom network in the northeast: Minister

Union minister Devusinh Chauhan on Saturday said the central government is exploring new technologies to overcome challenges of geographical barrier in northeastern states to strengthen telecommunication services in the region. Chauhan, the minister of state for communications, said the government is keen to bring all villages under the telecom network. “A lot of work has already been done in this area. Implementation of the network expansion programme, which has been delayed due to Covid-19, will now be expedited.”

“Providing telecommunication services in the northeastern states is challenging because of the geographical barrier. We are exploring new technologies and innovations to solve this issue,” the minister said. Speaking to officials of the departments of posts and telecommunications,