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4G Mobile Services Saturation Project for Uncovered Villages
A national telecom connectivity programme to provide 4G mobile services to uncovered villages using public funding and BSNL-led rollout.
Estimated cost
₹26,316 cr
Reported spend
Not available
Announced
27 Jul 2022
Last verified
1 May 2026
Schedule check
Compared with the first announced target
The uncovered-villages 4G saturation programme remains in rollout beyond initial approval windows, so it is tracked as delayed pending current DoT/BSNL completion evidence.
First target
Dec 2024
Current target
Dec 2026
Revised target
Not listed
Public relevance
Residents of uncovered villages, aspirational districts, remote communities, schools, health centres and local businesses
Timeline
3 events
27 Jul 2022
Cabinet approval
The Cabinet approved saturation of 4G mobile services in uncovered villages.
1 Jan 2023
Tower rollout and backhaul planning
Implementation began across remote and difficult areas.
31 Dec 2026
Tracked rollout window
Completion is tracked against a revised rollout window.
Risk notes
- Remote tower-site access
- Power and backhaul readiness
- Vendor/BSNL rollout pace and permissions
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