GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS
DEPARTMENT OF TELECOMMUNICATIONS
LOK SABHA
UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2766
ANSWERED ON 17TH DECEMBER, 2025
DIGITAL CONNECTIVITY IN TRIBAL AND HILLY AREAS
2766. SHRI RICHARD VANLALHMANGAIHA:
Will the Minister of COMMUNICATIONS be pleased to state:
(a) the total number of villages connected under BharatNet Phase-II in Mizoram;
(b) whether the Government has...
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS DEPARTMENT OF TELECOMMUNICATIONS LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2766 ANSWERED ON 17TH DECEMBER, 2025 DIGITAL CONNECTIVITY IN TRIBAL AND HILLY AREAS
2766. SHRI RICHARD VANLALHMANGAIHA:
Will the Minister of COMMUNICATIONS be pleased to state:
(a) the total number of villages connected under BharatNet Phase-II in Mizoram;
(b) whether the Government has plans to improve 4G/5G coverage in border and hilly areas and if so, the details of new telecom towers sanctioned; and
(c) the details of the funds allocated for digital connectivity projects in Mizoram? ANSWER MINISTER OF STATE FOR COMMUNICATIONS AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT (DR. PEMMASANI CHANDRA SEKHAR)
(a) A total of 499 villages has been connected under BharatNet Phase-II in Mizoram.
(b) Government is providing access to 4G mobile services in uncovered villages through 4G Saturation project funded by Digital Bharat Nidhi (DBN) under which 52 telecom towers have been planned (50 new towers and upgradation of 2 existing towers) in Mizoram.
(c) As on 30.11.2025, Rs.117.05 crores have been disbursed under various major ongoing projects of DBN for providing telecom services in rural and remote areas of Mizoram. ***** 1