India, March 19 -- The Government of India issued the following news release:

Government of India has undertaken following projects, with funding from Digital Bharat Nidhi (DBN), to increase telecommunication connectivity in remote areas :-

Comprehensive Telecom Development Plan (CTDP) for mobile connectivity in the North Eastern Region, Andaman & Nicobar islands and Lakshadweep islands with projects costing over rs 4,050 crore.

Scheme for providing mobile services in Left Wing Extremism (LWE) affected areas and Aspirational Districts with projects costing over rs 13,179 crore.

4G Saturation Project for providing 4G mobile services in uncovered villages with projects costing over rs 26,300 crore.

Amended BharatNet project to provide br...