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News18•22-09-2026, 18:45
Governor Parnaik Urges BSNL to Boost Telecom Connectivity in Arunachal Pradesh
  • •Arunachal Pradesh Governor KT Parnaik emphasized the critical need for strengthening telecom connectivity across the state for essential services.
  • •Parnaik highlighted that reliable internet is crucial for modern education, telemedicine, and digital banking.
  • •The Governor noted that poor network connectivity is a major concern for villagers, students, and officials, hindering access to services and economic opportunities.
  • •BSNL East-II telecom circle CGM Ramashray Prasad briefed the Governor on network installation progress and challenges, assuring priority resolution of issues.
  • •Parnaik advised BSNL to coordinate closely with district administrations for optical fiber network laying and infrastructure setup, with a coordination conference planned.

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Arunachal Pradesh Governor KT Parnaik stressed the need to strengthen telecom connectivity across the state during a meeting with BSNL East-II telecom circle chief general manager Ramashray Prasad. He highlighted that reliable and uninterrupted communication is essential for modern education, telemedicine, and digital banking.

The governor noted that poor or inconsistent network connectivity remains a major concern for villagers, students, government officials, and entrepreneurs. He explained that weak signals and slow internet in remote areas affect essential services, delay communication, and restrict economic opportunities.

BSNL assured that user issues would be addressed on priority, and the governor advised them to maintain close coordination with district administrations while laying optical fibre networks. Additionally, it was decided to hold a coordination conference involving the state government, the Armed Forces, and BSNL to resolve existing issues.