2792 unconnected villages in Odisha to get 4G service

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As many as 2792 unconnected villages of Odisha will soon get 4G service under the ‘antyodaya’ vision. The project will provide 4G mobile services in 24,680 uncovered villages in remote and difficult areas.

The total cost of the project is estimated to be Rs 26,316 Cr. In addition more villages having only 2G/3G connectivity will be upgraded to 4G.

The project will be executed by BSNL using Atmanirbhar Bharat’s 4G technology stack and will be funded through Universal Service Obligation Fund.

Moreover, the project will promote delivery of various e-governance services such as banking services, tele-medicine, tele-education and many more through mobile broadband and generate employment in rural areas.

List of villages in Odisha to get 4G service:

Angul: 57
Balangir: 7
Balasore: 11
Bargarh: 12
Boudh: 118
Bhadrak: 16
Cuttack: 37
Debagarh: 83
Dhenkanal: 10
Gajapati: 238
Ganjam: 194
Jagatsinghpur: 2
Jajpur: 41
Jharsugurda: 3
Kalahandi: 203
Kandhamal: 465
Kendrapara: 7
Keonjhar: 80
Khurdha: 9
Koraput: 170
Malkangiri: 102
Mayurbhanj: 165
Nabarangpur: 15
Nayagarh: 130
Nuapada: 28
Puri: 4
Rayagada: 203
Sambalpur: 81
Subarnapur: 5
Sundargarh:196