India, Oct. 16 -- The Government of India has issued a release:

Union Minister of Communications and Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER), Shri Jyotiraditya M. Scindia, along with Minister of State, Dr. Sukanta Majumdar, called on Vice-President of India, Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan, at Parliament House today.

The Vice-President was briefed on the functioning, key initiatives, achievements, and future plans of the Ministry of Communications and the Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER).

Shri Radhakrishnan was apprised of the expanding telecom and internet infrastructure across the country and the Government's efforts to ensure last-mile connectivity and provide affordable data services, fueling India's digital trans...