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Reliable Telecom Is Essential Service Not Luxury Says Arunachal Governor
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News18•16-10-2026, 16:45
Reliable Telecom Is Essential Service Not Luxury Says Arunachal Governor
- •Arunachal Pradesh Governor KT Parnaik stated that reliable telecommunication is an essential service vital for education, healthcare, and livelihood.
- •The governor chaired a coordination meeting with the Army, Air Force, IT department, and BSNL at Lok Bhavan to advance the Digital India vision.
- •Parnaik emphasized a collaborative approach to strengthen telecom connectivity in remote and border areas under the Vibrant Villages Programme.
- •He advised the Indian Air Force to assist BSNL in transporting equipment for setting up telecom towers in inaccessible locations to overcome geographical challenges.
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Arunachal Pradesh Governor KT Parnaik stated that reliable telecommunication is no longer a luxury but an essential service connecting citizens to education, healthcare, government services, livelihood opportunities, and the digital economy.
The coordination meeting held at Lok Bhavan was chaired by Governor KT Parnaik and included representatives from the Army, the Air Force, the Information Technology department, and Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL).
The Indian Air Force has been advised to assist BSNL by transporting necessary equipment for setting up telecommunication towers in inaccessible and remote locations across the state.
