Chhattisgarh News: 400 New BSNL Towers to Be Installed in Naxal-Affected Areas of Chhattisgarh
Dr. Pemmasani Chandra Sekhar Reviews Telecom and Rural Development Schemes in Raipur
Raipur 27 July 2025/The Central Government is working on a plan to install 400 new BSNL towers in the Naxal-affected and remote areas of Chhattisgarh to strengthen digital communication. This information was shared by Union Minister of State for Rural Development and Telecommunications Dr. Pemmasani Chandra Sekhar in Raipur.
Dr. Sekhar said that the installation of these towers will be carried out in phases after obtaining the necessary approvals from security forces and the forest department. He stated, BSNL is currently providing high-quality 4G services across the country, and with this expansion, we are realizing the mission of delivering digital connectivity to the last village in the country.
Satisfaction Over Implementation of Schemes
Dr. Sekhar chaired a high-level review meeting held in Raipur, in which senior officials from the Department of Rural Development, Department of Posts, Department of Telecommunications, and Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) participated.
During the meeting, the Minister expressed satisfaction over the fast and effective implementation of flagship schemes like the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY), Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana–Gramin (PMAY-G), and the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY). He said that these schemes are bringing significant changes to rural infrastructure and the housing sector.
Innovation for Women Empowerment
The Minister of State appreciated the role of Self-Help Groups (SHGs) and said that innovative initiatives like the ‘Pink Auto’ scheme are being implemented in Chhattisgarh to empower and make women self-reliant, under which women are being provided with ownership-based pink autos. This initiative could also become a model for other states.
He said, “SHGs are being linked with various schemes to provide them financial assistance, training, and marketing opportunities. This is helping women become self-reliant and increasing opportunities for self-employment.”
Special Initiatives in Naxal Areas
Dr. Chandrasekhar said that development work in Naxal-affected areas is being carried out in ‘mission mode’. A strategy is being adopted to deliver services door-to-door in these regions.
He stated, “Schools in these regions are being digitized, enabling students to better prepare for competitive exams like JEE and NEET. In addition, special facilities are also being provided for differently-abled students, which is a sensitive and inclusive initiative.”
Government Schemes Reaching the Last Beneficiary
In his concluding remarks, Dr. Sekhar said, “Under the leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, the Central Government’s welfare schemes are now reaching the last citizen in the line. Rapid development and transformation are now being seen in deprived, tribal, and remote areas as well.”
He also stated that the government’s objective is to strengthen digital, physical, and social infrastructure in an integrated manner to bring the vision of ‘Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas’ to the ground level.
