Advisor Ladakh chairs meeting to review 4G Saturation Project.

Advisor Ladakh chairs meeting to review 4G Saturation Project.
Leh, November 7th, 2024: The Advisor to the Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor UT Ladakh, Dr Pawan Kotwal, chaired a review meeting to discuss the ongoing implementations of the 4G Saturation Project in the UT Ladakh at the Civil Secretariat Leh.
It is pertinent to mention that a total of 241 4G BTS/Tower sites have been sanctioned under this project to provide voice/data connectivity to uncovered villages & hamlets of UT Ladakh.
General Manager, BSNL, Leh, Hariom Solanki, provided a detailed PowerPoint presentation on sites and land allotment details, tower work erection and foundation details of OFC, and routes and highlighted the obstacles, challenges, which obstructs 4G Saturation Project in the Union Territory of Ladakh. The General Manager of BSNL, Leh informed the Advisor that 187 towers shall be made fully functional by the end of November 2024.
Highlighting the importance of internet connectivity, the Advisor said that Ladakh, with its geographical challenges, needs faster connectivity to remain connected with the rest of the world.
Keeping in view the weather conditions of Ladakh, Advisor directed all the officials ensure proper stocking of the required instruments before the onset of winters, and towers which are operated on solar, should be operationional as early as possible.
During the meeting, deliberations and discussions were held, stressed on assessing the current progress of the 4G Saturation Project and framing strategies to overcome challenges that have slowed down the implementation process in the entire UT Ladakh.
The entire project aims to enhance digital connectivity across Ladakh, ensuring that both Leh and Kargil districts are equipped with high-speed 4G internet Services at the earliest.
The meeting was attended by the Administrative Secretary, IT/ Telcom, UT Ladakh; Administrative Secretary PDD, UT Ladakh; District Magistrate Leh; General Manager, BSNL Leh; DCSO, 14 corps; Dy. Chairman LAHDC leh; and other concerned officials, District Magistrate Kargil, Joined the meeting virtually.