In response to Unstarred Question No. 2766 answered on December 17th, 2025 in Lok Sabha regarding digital connectivity in tribal and hilly areas, specifically Mizoram, the Minister of State for Communications and Rural Development provided the following information: A total of 499 villages have been connected under BharatNet Phase-II in Mizoram. The Government is providing access to 4G mobile services in uncovered villages through the 4G Saturation project funded by Digital Bharat Nidhi (DBN), which includes plans for 52 telecom towers (50 new and 2 upgrades). As of November 30, 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.
Key Entities Referenced
BharatNet Phase-II: Scheme to connect villages with broadband, specifically mentioned in the context of Mizoram.
Mizoram: The state where the connectivity projects are taking place.
Digital Bharat Nidhi (DBN): Fund supporting the 4G saturation project for providing mobile services.
Ministry of Communications: The primary ministry overseeing the digital connectivity projects.
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.
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