Anantnag: Deputy Commissioner Bilal Mohi-Ud-Din Bhat on Thursday directed telecom service providers to expedite infrastructure development and improve network connectivity across Anantnag district, particularly in areas with inadequate coverage.
Chairing a meeting of the District Telecom Committee at the DC Office Complex, the DC reviewed the progress of ongoing telecom projects and was informed that work at most identified sites was underway, with several nearing completion.
He directed BSNL, Jio and Airtel to remove operational bottlenecks, accelerate pending works and ensure reliable services for consumers. He also stressed timely implementation of the BharatNet project to improve digital connectivity in rural and remote areas.
Bhat called for closer coordination among telecom companies and concerned departments to resolve implementation issues promptly, emphasising the importance of reliable communication services for public service delivery and socio-economic development.
Revenue officers were directed to identify and facilitate the allotment of suitable land for telecom towers and resolve land-related issues that could delay projects.
The meeting was attended by the Assistant Commissioner Revenue, Superintending Engineer of Kashmir Power Development Corporation Limited, Public Works Department officials, Assistant Commissioner Panchayat, tehsildars, divisional forest officers of Lidder and Bijbehara, and representatives of telecom companies and other concerned agencies.
