Odisha Orders Fast-Tracking of Forest Clearances for Key Infrastructure Projects

ACS Satyabrata Sahu directs officials to prioritise land diversion, expedite statutory approvals for highways, railways and telecom works Bhubaneswar : In a decisive move to accelerate infrastructure growth, the Odisha government has directed forest officials to fast-track forest land diversion proposals and environmental clearances for critical projects, including national highways, railways, pipelines, and mobile connectivity…

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BSNL Expands 4G Network Across Rural Odisha with 1,665 Solar-Powered Towers

Indigenous technology drives digital inclusion under PM Modi’s Digital India vision Bhubaneswar : In a major step toward bridging the digital divide in Odisha, Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has successfully installed 1,665 telecom towers to provide mobile connectivity to 2,472 unconnected and remote villages across the state. All these towers are equipped with renewable…

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PM Modi Launches BSNL’s ‘Swadeshi’ 4G from Odisha

Indigenous telecom rollout to connect over 26,700 villages, including 2,472 in Odisha; Semiconductor park also announced for the state Bhubaneswar : Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday inaugurated Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited’s (BSNL) ‘Swadeshi’ 4G network from Jharsuguda, Odisha, marking a milestone in India’s march toward digital self-reliance. The launch coincided with BSNL’s silver jubilee…

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