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Recently Chief Secretary, chaired the meeting of 5th State Broadband Committee, constituted to overlook the process of providing affordable and universal broadband access to all rural and far off pockets of Jammu and Kashmir.

He while assessing the works executed, so far, by the telecommunication agency in the UT for covering all the remote areas under broadband and 4G network, emphasised on fixing timelines for completion of each of the components. He asked for carrying out joint survey by the RDD and BSNL for assessing the readiness of all the Panchayats for installation of OFC and functionality of VSATs, provided earlier. He enjoined upon the telecommunication agency to facilitate the department as per the earlier MoU signed between them.

He stressed on giving them access to the Customer Management Portal and establishing the helpline for registration of grievances with proper follow up of the same by provisioning a team of technicians for each block. He also asked for accomplishing these tasks within next few days. He assured the company of all possible assistance by the UT government enabling better environment for execution of its programmes. He said that the government is committed to provide the amenities like land, power and other requisite support to help the agency complete its works in time.

In a presentation, the BSNL threw light on overall performance regarding each of its works undertaken here under this broadband mission. It was informed that the objective of this mission is to bridge the digital divide for digital empowerment and inclusion, provide affordable and universal access of broadband for all.

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