PM unveils BSNL’s swadeshi 4G network, commissions 97,500 towers.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the ‘Swadeshi’ 4G network from Jharsuguda, Odisha, on Saturday, marking a major milestone for the country’s telecom industry and part of a larger push towards Digital India.
The government’s insistence on using domestic technology in vital infrastructure was highlighted by the launch, which took place in conjunction with BSNL’s silver jubilee festivities.
The breakthrough was hailed by officials as a significant turning point in promoting rural empowerment and increasing internet access. “The rollout of the ‘swadeshi’ 4G network is a transformative step in line with the Prime Minister’s vision of Digital India, bridging the digital divide and empowering rural communities, while paving the way for BSNL’s 5G upgrade and integration,” stated an official release.
In conjunction with the event, PM Modi put into service over 97,500 mobile 4G towers constructed by BSNL, including 92,600 locations that use the new 4G technology. With the towers, which were built at an estimated cost of Rs 37,000 crore, using only domestic technology, India is now one of the few countries with the capacity to manufacture telecoms domestically.
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