Odisha
Government Expands Mobile Connectivity in Odisha
- 13 Mar 2026
- 2 min read
Why in News?
The Government of India, through the Digital Bharat Nidhi (DBN) programme, is providing substantial support to telecom operators to expand mobile connectivity in rural and remote areas of Odisha
Key Points:
- Digital Bharat Nidhi (DBN): The programme aimed to enhance universal telecom access by promoting connectivity and telecommunication service delivery in rural, remote, and urban areas across the country.
- Planned Towers: A total of 5,182 mobile towers are planned in Odisha to cover 7,157 villages, including 4,470 towers in 13 Fifth Schedule districts.
- Subsidy: Funds amounting to ₹2,229.35 crore have been disbursed from the DBN to telecom operators to strengthen mobile connectivity in rural and remote parts of Odisha.
- This includes ₹1,859.95 crore allocated for districts under the Fifth Schedule.
- The project will provide mobile connectivity to villages previously without network access, bridging the digital divide.
- Socio-Economic Benefits: Improved connectivity will facilitate education, e-governance, healthcare, and economic activities in remote regions.
- Implementation: Towers are being constructed under 12 DBN-funded projects, monitored to ensure timely completion and quality.
- Strategic Importance: Enhancing digital infrastructure in Odisha supports inclusive growth and rural development, strengthening the state’s integration with national digital networks.
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