Cabinet approves Rs 263.16 billion project for providing 4G services in uncovered villages

The union cabinet has approved a project worth Rs 263.16 billion for the provision of 4G mobile services in all uncovered villages of the country. The project entails upgrading 2G/3G connectivity to 4G in 6,279 villages. BSNL will serve as the executing agency for the project, which will be fun­ded through the Universal Service Obligation Fund.