A review meeting on various telecom projects being implemented in the state under the Digital India Fund was held today at the Odisha Computer Application Centre (OCAC) here. Electronics and IT Minister Dr. Mukesh Mahaling chaired the meeting and took a detailed stock of the expansion of mobile and internet services in remote and rural areas, 4G connectivity, and installation of new telecom towers.
Today, the Odisha Computer Application Center (OCAC) here had a review meeting on the different telecom projects being carried out in the state under the Digital India Fund. Dr. Mukesh Mahaling, Minister of Electronics and IT, presided over the meeting and conducted a thorough assessment of the construction of new telecom towers, 4G connection, and the growth of mobile and internet services in remote and rural regions.
The Odisha Computer Application Center (OCAC) had a review meeting on the different telecom initiatives being carried out in the state under the Digital India Fund. Dr. Mukesh Mahaling, Minister of Electronics and IT, presided over the conference and conducted a thorough assessment of the construction of new telecom towers, 4G connections, and the extension of internet and mobile services in remote and rural regions.
All telecom operators present in the meeting, including BSNL, informed that they are committed to improving network connectivity in the state by December 2026. The Minister emphasized accelerating the development of telecom infrastructure so that people in remote areas can benefit from digital connectivity in education, health, e-governance, financial services and employment. The meeting was attended by officers of the Electronics and IT Department, OCAC Chief Executive Officer Dr. Pradeep Kumar Raut, and representatives of various telecom operators.
