India, Feb. 4 -- Union Minister for Communications Jyotiraditya M. Scindia has written to Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, urging the state government to clear pending dues amounting to Rs 28.54 crore payable to Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL).

In the letter, Scindia said several departments and organisations under the Odisha government have not cleared their outstanding payments to BSNL.

The minister highlighted BSNL's importance in delivering telecom services across the country, particularly in rural and remote areas. He noted that the public sector telecom operator supports key government departments, including the Armed Forces, and provides connectivity to banks and other institutions. With its extensive network, BSNL c...