Early Times Report
DODA, Aug 8: District Development Commissioner (Chairman DLTC), Doda Krishan Lal, today chaired a meeting of the District Level Telecom Committee to review the status of telecom infrastructure and network connectivity in the district. The meeting reviewed the status of installation of mobile network towers at various locations across the district. The DDC stressed the need for expediting the installation of mobile towers in far-flung and uncovered areas, particularly in Jai and Dessa, to improve connectivity for the people living in these areas. The DDC directed the concerned executing agencies to expedite the ongoing work and strengthen mobile network connectivity in both municipal areas and far-flung parts of the district. The committee also reviewed the progress of BharatNet installation and discussed issues affecting its timely implementation. The DDC directed the concerned officers to ensure close monitoring and timely completion of the works. The status of the C-BuD application was also reviewed during the meeting. Besides telecom-related works, the DDC also reviewed various works pertaining to Municipality, including the status of street light installations and municipal assets. He directed the concerned officials to ensure proper maintenance and timely completion of the ongoing works. The DDC stressed that improved telecom and digital connectivity is essential for ensuring better access to communication, online services and other government facilities, particularly in remote and far-flung areas. He directed all concerned departments and executing agencies to work in close coordination and resolve bottlenecks for timely completion of the works. The meeting was attended by the ADC, SE PWD R&B, SE Hydraulic Circle, ASP, DFO, ACD, CMO, ACP, concerned Executive Engineers, Divisional Engineer BSNL, District Informatics Officer, district representatives of Airtel and Reliance Jio and officers and officials from the concerned departments. |