02-03-2022:Chief General Manager of BSNL Shri Pramod Kumar Jain called on Governor.

Rajbhawan, Dehradun, March 02 , 2022

Chief General Manager of Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) Shri Pramod Kumar Jain called on Governor Lieutenant General Gurmit Singh (Retd) at Raj Bhawan on Wednesday. The Chief General Manager of BSNL, Shri Jain informed the Governor about the development and reconstruction works being done in the telecom projects and communication sector by BSNL in Uttarakhand. Governor asked about the services being provided in the state, especially 4G. CGM BSNL informed that 4G services will be started in the marginal areas of Uttarakhand by the end of December.

Governor Lieutenant General Gurmit Singh (Retd) directed the officers to improve BSNL services especially in remote and marginal areas of Uttarakhand. The Governor said that mobile towers should be set up in the border areas, especially in those areas where army personnel are stationed. CGM BSNL informed that proposals have been sent in this direction and work will start soon after getting permission. He informed that mobile service is being provided through satellite link on Chardham Yatra route, Kedarnath, Badrinath, Gangotri and Yamunotri, but at present there is no internet facility. Soon internet facility will also be started in these areas by BSNL. BSNL is continuously improving and expanding its telecom services in Uttarakhand.

PGM Shri SK Singh, GM Mobile Shri OP Kanojia, DGM Shri Sharma were present on the occasion.

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