Over 250 4G Towers Dedicated To Arunachal, Rijiju Calls It 'Major Achievement' Of Modi Govt

As Arunachal Pradesh gets 254 4G towers, Kiren Rijiju hailed the PM Modi-led Central government and called it a major achievement.

As Arunachal Pradesh gets 254 4G towers, Union Minister Kiren Rijiju on Saturday hailed the Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led Central government and called it a major achievement. He also said that If border areas remain unconnected and devoid of basic facilities, they will be in despair. 

"This is a big day for Arunachal Pradesh. 254  4G towers have been dedicated to the people of the state today. This is a major achievement in every way. If border areas remain unconnected and devoid of basic facilities, they will be in despair," Kiren Rijiju said as quoted by the news agency ANI.

"Political will is essential. PM Modi has that...With PM Modi's Act East Policy, he connected to the Northeast from his heart...PM himself has visited the Northeast 52 times in 8.5 years...," he added.

Union Communications Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said that there were only 19,722 towers or base transceiver stations (BTS) in the North East. Today it has increased five times to 94,135 BTS. "There were only 19,722 towers or base transceiver stations (BTS) in the North East. Today it has increased five times to 94,135 BTS in the North East. 3,437 BTS of 5G have been installed here," Ashwini Vaishnaw said as quoted by ANI.

To provide last mile connectivity to the remotest corners of the country, especially in forward areas, the government has approved 2,605 4G mobile towers for providing connectivity to more than 3,721 villages in Arunachal Pradesh with a total outlay of Rs 2,675 crore.

The towers will provide 4G coverage in hitherto uncovered villages, thereby bringing digital connectivity to 336 villages, including several areas which have remained unconnected for several decades. Over 70,000 subscribers will benefit and expected data usage may cross 40 terra bytes every month, news agency IANS reported citing official sources. Access to high-speed network connectivity is being ensured for Arunachal Pradesh through various schemes and projects.