NEW DELHI, oct 16:Governor BD Mishra met the Union Minister of State (Independent Charge), Ministry of Communications, Department of Telecommunication, Manoj Sinha at New Delhi today and discussed various issues pertaining to the electronic connectivity and telecommunication of the State.

The Minister assured the Governor to review the ongoing projects and expedite those projects which are under process of implementation.

The Governor drew the attention of the Minister on the slow pace of work of laying of optical fibre cables, across the State and requested the minister to resolve pending issues and direct RAlLTEL Corporation ltd. to expedite the work.

While highlighting the challenges in telecommunication network in the State, on the account of the ruggedness of the terrain in the State, the Governor said that providing internet connectivity in remote locations of Arunachal Pradesh is the need of the hour.

Lack of IT Connectivity is a big impediment for ensuring robust digital connectivity for GST implementation and also seamless flow of provisions of Government Services. With a view to mitigate the gap of IT connectivity in the State, as an interim measure, the Governor requested the Union Ministry for the required budgetary support for VSAT connectivity. VSAT installation will facilitate effective and immediate linkage with the hinterland and would help mainstreaming of the population of rural and remote parts of the State with the rest of the country.

The Governor also requested the Minister to station Deputy Director General (IT) rank officer in the State as it would aid in expeditious implementation and monitoring of OFC projects and other Telecom Services in the State.

 

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Kenter Joya Riba

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