Ministry of Communications press release · 12 March 2026 · pibtracker filter

Union Minister Shri Jyotiraditya M. Scindia Highlights 4G Mobile Network Expansion in Himachal Pradesh

PRID2239102 MinistryMinistry of Communications Released12 March 2026 Reading7 min

1,006 Villages in Himachal Pradesh Covered Under DBN-Funded 4G Projects Posted On: 12 MAR 2026 6:37PM by PIB Delhi Union Minister of Communications and Development of North Eastern Region, Shri Jyotiraditya M. Scindia, today informed the Parliament about measures taken by the Government to strengthen the mobile network across the country. In a written reply to a question on the subject in the Rajya Sabha, the Union Minister stated that the Department of Telecommunications has approved various mobile projects funded by Digital Bharat Nidhi (DBN) to provide 4G mobile connectivity in remote and rural villages across the country, including in the State of Himachal Pradesh. As on January 31, 2026, a total of 32,041 villages/locations have been covered with 26,972 4G mobile Base Transceiver Stations (BTSs) through mobile projects funded by DBN across the country. In the State of Himachal Pradesh, 1,006 villages/locations have been covered with 609 BTSs under these initiatives. Further, 6,958 sites across the country have been approved under the 4G Saturation Project, including 104 sites in the State of Himachal Pradesh. For the current financial year, an allotment of ₹4,000 crore has been made for Digital Bharat Nidhi to support the expansion of mobile networks across the country, including in the State of Himachal Pradesh. (STARRED-RS-225-120326) Follow DoT Handles for more: - X - https://x.com/DoT_India Insta- https://www.instagram.com/department_of_telecom?igsh=MXUxbHFjd3llZTU0YQ == Fb - https://www.facebook.com/DoTIndia Youtube: https://youtube.com/@departmentoftelecom?si=DALnhYkt89U5jAaa **** ARJ (Release ID: 2239102) Visitor Counter : 342 Read this release in: Urdu , हिन्दी Ministry of Communications Union Minister Shri Jyotiraditya M. Scindia Highlights 4G Mobile Network Expansion in Himachal Pradesh 1,006 Villages in Himachal Pradesh Covered Under DBN-Funded 4G Projects Posted On: 12 MAR 2026 6:37PM by PIB Delhi Union Minister of Communications and Development of North Eastern Region, Shri Jyotiraditya M. Scindia, today informed the Parliament about measures taken by the Government to strengthen the mobile network across the country. In a written reply to a question on the subject in the Rajya Sabha, the Union Minister stated that the Department of Telecommunications has approved various mobile projects funded by Digital Bharat Nidhi (DBN) to provide 4G mobile connectivity in remote and rural villages across the country, including in the State of Himachal Pradesh. As on January 31, 2026, a total of 32,041 villages/locations have been covered with 26,972 4G mobile Base Transceiver Stations (BTSs) through mobile projects funded by DBN across the country. In the State of Himachal Pradesh, 1,006 villages/locations have been covered with 609 BTSs under these initiatives. Further, 6,958 sites across the country have been approved under the 4G Saturation Project, including 104 sites in the State of Himachal Pradesh. For the current financial year, an allotment of ₹4,000 crore has been made for Digital Bharat Nidhi to support the expansion of mobile networks across the country, including in the State of Himachal Pradesh. (STARRED-RS-225-120326) Follow DoT Handles for more: - X - https://x.com/DoT_India Insta- https://www.instagram.com/department_of_telecom?igsh=MXUxbHFjd3llZTU0YQ == Fb - https://www.facebook.com/DoTIndia Youtube: https://youtube.com/@departmentoftelecom?si=DALnhYkt89U5jAaa **** ARJ (Release ID: 2239102) 1,006 Villages in Himachal Pradesh Covered Under DBN-Funded 4G Projects" /> Union Minister of Communications and Development of North Eastern Region, Shri Jyotiraditya M. Scindia, today informed the Parliament about measures taken by the Government to strengthen the mobile network across the country. In a written reply to a question on the subject in the Rajya Sabha, the Union Minister stated that the Department of Telecommunications has approved various mobile projects funded by Digital Bharat Nidhi (DBN) to provide 4G mobile connectivity in remote and rural villages across the country, including in the State of Himachal Pradesh. As on January 31, 2026, a total of 32,041 villages/locations have been covered with 26,972 4G mobile Base Transceiver Stations (BTSs) through mobile projects funded by DBN across the country. In the State of Himachal Pradesh, 1,006 villages/locations have been covered with 609 BTSs under these initiatives. Further, 6,958 sites across the country have been approved under the 4G Saturation Project, including 104 sites in the State of Himachal Pradesh. For the current financial year, an allotment of ₹4,000 crore has been made for Digital Bharat Nidhi to support the expansion of mobile networks across the country, including in the State of Himachal Pradesh. 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