Cabinet approves Rs 89,047 crore revival package for BSNL
The package includes allotment of 4G/5G spectrum for the BSNL through equity infusion. The authorised capital of the company will be increased from Rs 1,50,000 crore to Rs 2,10,000 crore.
The package includes allotment of 4G/5G spectrum for the BSNL through equity infusion. The authorised capital of the company will be increased from Rs 1,50,000 crore to Rs 2,10,000 crore.
BSNL under ‘Vahan Suraksha’ model will develop, deploy, integrate and commission a vehicle location tracking software for tracking and monitoring of vehicles covered under the project.
The Government approved a revival plan for Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) and Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Limited (MTNL) on 23.10.2019, the Minister said.
The GM has, in his official communication , conveyed to the Deputy General Managers of Bhawanipatna and Bolangir for closure of certain specific 4G sites and redeploy the equipment to Kandhamal district where it is to be spread over 27 sites on a pilot project basis.
The aim of these services is to provide wireless connectivity in the range of 20 km from the BSNL locations.
BSNL is also taking steps to increase the rural WiFi footprint, promoting the government's 'Digital India' initiative.
According to the source, it means that there is no immediate move, in the next few months till a new govenrment settles down, to revive both central public sector enterprises (CPSEs). Last month, the DoT had floated a draft cabinet note for consultation among ministries on the revival of BSNL and MTNL.
The government will bear an increasingly larger share of the burden of sector stress, if pricing does not move up soon," said the KIE report.
With BB combo plans for Rs 291 and Rs 491 per month, BSNL is offering unlimited data and unlimited free calls to any network within India for new customers.
Citizens are encouraged to call on the Shimla helpline number 1077 for sharing information between line departments and in case of an emergency.
