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Lok Sabha Question No. 1880 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-12-11
Subject: Cluster Development Programme
Ministry: MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES
Asked by: Shri Prabhakar Reddy Vemireddy

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1880 TO BE ANSWERED ON 11.12.2025

## CLUSTER DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME

## 1880.       SHRI PRABHAKAR REDDY VEMIREDDY:

Will the Minister of MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  under  the  Micro  and  Small  Enterprises  -  Cluster  Development  Programme  (MSECDP),  a Common Facility Centre for the hosiery and readymade garment cluster in Nellore, Andhra Pradesh, was approved in 2021 and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) the estimated cost of the project, grant released by the Government so far and status of physical progress of the project;
- (c) whether the anticipated timeline for completion of the project was March, 2025; and
- (d) if so, the reasons for delay in completion of the project?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE FOR MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES (SUSHRI SHOBHA KARANDLAJE)

- (a) & (b): Yes.  Under  Micro  and  Small  Enterprises  -  Cluster  Development  Programme  (MSECDP),  the  proposal  for  setting  up  of  Common  Facility  Centre  (CFC)  in  Hosiery  &  Readymade Garments Cluster, Nellore, Andhra Pradesh was approved during FY 2021-22 at a total project cost of Rs.  8.2298  crore.  The  total  GoI  grant  released  so  far  is  Rs.  4.03256  crore.  The  status  of  physical progress of the project is upto 57.92%.
- (c) & (d): The  State  Government  requested  for  extension  for  the  completion  of  the  project  till March,  2026  in  the  meeting  of  National  Project  Approval  Committee  (NPAC)  dated  11.08.2025, which was ratified on 21.08.2025. The reason for delay includes impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and delays in tendering & procurement process as reported by the State.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1878 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-12-11
Subject: Nationwide Rollout of IES
Ministry: POWER
Asked by: Shri Krishna Prasad Tenneti

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF POWER

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1878 ANSWERED ON 11.12.2025

## NATIONWIDE ROLLOUT OF IES

1878.  SHRI KRISHNA PRASAD TENNETI:

Will the Minister of POWER be pleased to state:

- (a) the  components,  design  architecture  and  functional  layers  of  the  India Energy  Stack  (IES)  initiative  envisaged  by  the  Government  along  with  the  key outcomes expected;
- (b) whether the Government has selected pilot utilities for the proof-of-concept implementation of the IES, if so, the details thereof including the names of such utilities and the criteria adopted for their selection;
- (c) the proposed timeline and key milestones for the nationwide rollout of the IES;
- (d) the budget allocated and  the expenditure incurred to date for the development, testing and rollout of the IES; and
- (e) the steps being taken to integrate the existing Operational Technology and Information Technology systems of GENCOs, TRANSCOs and DISCOMs with the IES to  ensure  interoperability  and  avoid  duplication,  fragmentation  or  technological isolation?

## A N S W E R

## THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF POWER

(SHRI SHRIPAD NAIK)

(a)  to  (e):  India  Energy  Stack  (IES)  is  envisioned  to  create  a  universal  digital blueprint for the power sector as a whole so that the disparate parts of the power system can connect and communicate securely through standard protocols. The Ministry  has  constituted  a  task  force  comprising  domain  experts  and  various stakeholders including representatives from Ministries, State utilities, Regulators, Gencos, Transcos, etc for roadmap of IES including its component and design. IES aims to create a standardised platform that will enable data, services and systems to work together seamlessly across the power sector value chain.

Distribution  utilities  of  Delhi,  Gujarat,  Andhra  Pradesh,  Uttar  Pradesh  and Mumbai have been identified for pilot implementation and timeline for demonstration of the same is FY 2026-27. Fund allocated for the development of IES is Rs. 51.3 Cr, of which Rs. 3.88 Cr has been released.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1876 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-12-11
Subject: CSR Funds for Social Upliftment in Backward Areas
Ministry: PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS
Asked by: Shri Arun Kumar Sagar

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO - 1876

TO BE ANSWERED ON -11 th  DECEMBER 2025

## CSR Funds for Social Upliftment in Backward Areas

† 1876. Shri Arun Kumar Sagar:

## पेट Ō ोिलयम और Ůाक ृ ितक गैस मंũी

Will the Minister of PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS be pleased to state: -

- (a)  whether  the  Oil  PSUs  under  the  Government  have  allocated  funds  under  Corporate  Social Responsibility (CSR) for social upliftment in backward areas;
- (b) if so, the details thereof and the names of the oil PSUs under the Ministry which have allocated funds under CSR for social upliftment especially in the scheduled castes and backward castes areas during the last three years, year-wise and district-wise;
- (c)  the  details  and  number  of  persons  benefitted  particularly  in  the  scheduled  castes  and  backward castes areas of Uttar Pradesh during the said period, State-wise and year-wise; and
- (d) whether the Government has taken any steps for proper utilisation and expenditure of these funds, if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## पेट Ō ोिलयम और Ůाक ृ ितक गैस मंũालय मŐ राǛमंũी (ŵी सुरे श गोपी)

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS (SHRI SURESH GOPI)

- (a) to (d) : Section 135 of the Companies Act 2013 mandates every company having net worth of Rs. 500 crore or more, or turnover of Rs 1000 crore or more, or net profit of Rs 5 crore or more during the immediately preceding financial year, to spend at least 2 percent of the average net profits of the company made over immediately preceding three financial years towards CSR as per the CSR policy of company. CSR expenditure of Oil & Gas PSUs is made across areas or regions including socially,  economically  and  educationally  backward  areas  (aspirational  districts)  of  the  country. Details of the State & District-wise CSR expenditure, CSR projects /activities undertaken by the major  oil  and  gas  PSUs  are  available  on  their  respective  websites  i.e.  www.ongcindia.com, www.iocl.com,  www.bharatpetroleum.com,  www.hindustanpetroleum.com,  www.gailonline.com, www. oil-india.com.  The CSR  projects  are  undertaken  for  socio-economic  development  of  area and society where the project is executed. As CSR activities cover wide range of area, beneficiarywise  details  are  not  captured.  CSR  is  a  Board-driven  process  and  the  Board  of  the  company  is empowered to plan, decide, execute and monitor the CSR activities of the company based on the recommendation  of  its  CSR  Committee.  The  Government  does  not  issue  specific  directives  to companies regarding spending in any particular geographical area or activity other than criteria for spending the CSR funds which are guided by provisions specified under section 135 of Companies act  2013,  Guidelines  on  CSR  expenditure  issued  by  Department  of  Public  Enterprises  (DPE), Ministry of Finance and CSR policy of Company.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1864 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-12-11
Subject: Fees for Commercial Pilot License Training
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Asked by: Shri Asaduddin Owaisi

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. : 1864

( TO BE ANSWERED ON THE  11th December 2025 )

## FEES FOR COMMERCIAL PILOT LICENSE TRAINING

## 1864.    SHRI ASADUDDIN OWAISI Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION

be pleased to state:-

- (a) whether the Government is aware that Commercial Pilot Licence (CPL) training fees in the country are significantly higher than international cost benchmarks and if so, the details thereof;
- (b)  the  measures  being  taken  by  the  Government  to  bring  CPL  training  costs  at  par  with international standards;
- (c) the steps being taken by the Government to standardise the fee structure of pilot training institutes to curb exploitative practices and ensure transparency;
- (d) whether the Government is planning to introduce scholarships or financial assistance for students belonging to minority and SC/ST communities and girls for CPL training and if so, the details thereof;
- (e)  whether  the  Government  is  aware  that  the  high  cost  of  CPL  training  is  contributing  to shortages in CPL-enrolled students and if so, the details thereof along with the steps being taken to increase student enrolment in CPL programmes; and
- (f) the timeline by which the Government proposes to review and reform policies related to pilot training costs to ensure a fair and competitive aviation sector?

## ANSWER

## Minister  of  State  in  the  Ministry  of  CIVIL  AVIATION            (Shri  Murlidhar Mohol)

(a) to (c) Directorate General of  Civil  Aviation  (DGCA)  approves  Flying  Training Organisations (FTOs) as per laid down rules and regulations. DGCA does not regulate the financial aspects of obtaining CPLs by students from FTOs. The cost of training for obtaining Commercial Pilot License (CPL) is market driven.

CPL training is highly technical/super specialised. The cost of training is determined by the following factors among others:-

- (i) High cost of fuel (AvGas 100LL) used in aircraft. ;
- (ii) Most of the aircraft used in the country for training are manufactured abroad and hence, expensive.
- (iii) High cost of aircraft spare parts.
- (iv) Imported flight simulators for training.
- (v)Type of aircraft and number of aircrafts for training.

Training  fees  for  obtaining  Commercial  Pilot  License  (CPL)  in  the  country  is  competitive with most of the flying schools in other ICAO contracting state.

Audits  and  inspections  of  FTOs  are  undertaken  by  DGCA  for  ensuring  compliance  with regulatory framework and training standards.;

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(d) Currently, there is no such proposal under consideration of the Ministry of Civil Aviation.

(e) and (f) For ensuring transparency in pilot training ecosystem, DGCA has implemented the ranking  framework for  Flying  Training  Organizations  (FTOs)  operating  under  its  approval w.e.f. 1st October, 2025.

Presently, there is no proposal to regulate training costs for Pilot training programmes.;

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1863 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-12-11
Subject: GNSS Spoofing Incidents
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Asked by: Adv Dean Kuriakose, Shri K C Venugopal, Shri Rahul Gandhi

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. : 1863

( TO BE ANSWERED ON THE  11th December 2025 )

## GNSS SPOOFING INCIDENTS

1863.    SHRI K C VENUGOPAL ADV. DEAN KURIAKOSE SHRI RAHUL GANDHI Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION

be pleased to state:-

- (a) the total number of GNSS/GPS spoofing and jamming incidents reported at airports of the country during the last five years and the current year, year, airport and State-wise;
- (b)  whether  there  has  been  any  surge  in  GNSS  spoofing  incidents  recently  and  if  so,  the details thereof;
- (c)  the  primary  sources  and  contributing  factors  identified  for  these  spoofing  events  along with the assessed risks to flight safety and national security;
- (d)  the  remedial  actions  initiated  by  the  Directorate  General  of  Civil  Aviation  (DGCA)  as well as the funds allocated for anti-spoofing technologies like resilient receivers or jamming countermeasures; and
- (e) whether a comprehensive national plan has been formulated to fortify airport infrastructure  against  GNSS  disruptions  particularly  in  coastal  States  like  Kerala  with growing air traffic, if so, the details thereof along with the timeline fixed for implementation thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

## Minister  of  State  in  the  Ministry  of  CIVIL  AVIATION            (Shri  Murlidhar Mohol)

(a):  GPS interference reporting started after the publication of Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) advisory circular ANSS AC 01/2023 dated 24.11.2023 regarding GNSS Interference in Airspace.;

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Total GPS interference issues reported (November, 2023 to November, 2025) are 1951 nos after publication of DGCA circular.;

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- (b) & (c): International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) identifies GNSS spoofing as a form of International Radio Frequency Interference (RFI). Wireless Monitoring Organization (WMO) is investigating the matter.

; (d) & (e): DGCA had issued advisory circular ANSS AC 01 of 2023 dated 24.11.2023 for addressing GNSS  Interference  in  Airspace. Further,  DGCA  has  issued  the  Standard Operating  Procedure  (SOP)  dated  10th  November  2025  for  real-time  reporting  of  GPS Spoofing/ GNSS Interference Events around IGI Airport.; ; ICAO GNSS Manual contains the mitigation plan detailing preventive and reactive measures, including frameworks for continuous threat monitoring, risk assessment, and the deployment of mitigation barriers.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1855 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-12-11
Subject: Underground Tunnel Road
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Asked by: Shri Ramvir Singh Bidhuri

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1855 ANSWERED ON 11 TH  DECEMBER, 2025

## UNDERGROUND TUNNEL ROAD

1855.  SHRI RAMVIR SINGH BIDHURI:

## Will the Minister of ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

सड़क परिवहन औि िाजमार्ग मंत्री

be pleased to state:

- (a) the  time  by  which  the  work  for  construction  of  a  five  km  long underground tunnel road between Shiv Murti in Mahipalpur and Vasant Kunj in Delhi is likely to be commenced;
- (b) the total amount likely to be spent for the said purpose;
- (c) the time by which construction of the said tunnel road is likely to be completed; and
- (d) the extent to which the commuters in Delhi are likely to get relief from traffic jams after the construction of the said tunnel?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS (SHRI NITIN JAIRAM GADKARI)

(a) to (d) For  de-congestion  of  Delhi,  especially  the  Dhaula  Kuan-  Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport-Gurugram section of NH-48,  the Detailed Project  Report  (DPR)  has  been  prepared  for  the  construction  of  tunnel connecting Shiv Murti (Mahipalpur) to Nelson Mandela Marg in Delhi.

Decisions  of  investment  and  implementation  of  the  project  will  be taken based  on  outcome  of  DPR,  fulfillment  of  the  criteria,  traffic  density and synergy with PM Gati Shakti National Master Plan.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1853 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-12-11
Subject: Standardised Cooling Range for Air Conditioners
Ministry: POWER
Asked by: Thiru Dayanidhi Maran

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF POWER

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1853 ANSWERED ON 11.12.2025

## STANDARDISED COOLING RANGE FOR AIR CONDITIONERS

## 1853. THIRU DAYANIDHI MARAN:

Will the Minister of POWER be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has examined the manner in which a standardised cooling  range  would  affect  consumer  comfort,  energy  consumption,  industrial productivity  and appliance performance in  regions with high  humidity or severe heat, if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether any consultations have been held with AC manufacturers, energyefficiency bodies, consumer groups and State Governments before recommending a uniform cooling range, if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether  the  Government  has  assessed potential impacts on health outcomes, especially for infants, the elderly and patients in healthcare facilities, if ACs are prevented from cooling below a standardised threshold, if so, the findings thereof and if not, the reasons therefor; and
- (d) the present status of the June 2025 proposal mandating air conditioners to operate within the 20°C-28°C range and whether a timeline has been fixed for its implementation, if so, the details thereof?

## A N S W E R

## THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF POWER

(SHRI SHRIPAD NAIK)

(a) & (b) : The Ministry of Power has specified a default temperature settings of 24 0  C under the minimum energy performance standards for air conditioners, which users may change as required.  No uniform or standardised cooling range has been notified, and therefore no detailed assessments or consultations on such a range have been undertaken.

(c) & (d) : A user survey was conducted for 20 0  C to 28 0  C operating range in air conditioners.  Based  on  the feedback received, no temperature range has  been mandated.    Consequently,  no  separate  health  impact  assessment  has  been undertaken and no implementation timeline has been fixed.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1845 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-12-11
Subject: Feeder Bus Service at IGI Airport, Delhi
Ministry: HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS
Asked by: Ms. Mahua Moitra

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1845

## TO BE ANSWERED ON DECEMBER 11, 2025

## FEEDER BUS SERVICE AT IGI AIRPORT, DELHI

NO. 1845.    MS. MAHUA MOITRA:

Will the Minister of HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) operates the feeder bus service from Terminal-1 of Indira Gandhi International Airport, Delhi to the Delhi Aerocity Metro Station or whether this service has been contracted to a third party or contracted out and if so, the details thereof;
- (b)
- the details of such contracts including the number of contract renewals;
- (c) the details of the schedule and timings of the said service;
- (d) the number of drivers engaged to operate the bus service along with details of their working hours and shifts;
- (e) whether these buses are air-conditioned and equipped with safety features
- and if so, the details thereof;
- (f) whether the Government is aware of the poor condition of these buses, if so, the details thereof and the number of complaints received in this regard along with the action taken thereon; and
- (g) whether the Government has conducted checks on the roadworthiness of these buses, if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?

(h)

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS (SHRI TOKHAN SAHU)

- (a) to (g): Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) operates the air-conditioned feeder bus services from Terminal-1 of Indira Gandhi International Airport, Delhi  to  the  Delhi  Aerocity  Metro  Station.  DMRC  has  contracted  out  this work  through  Letter  of  Acceptance  (LoA)  dated  31.07.2013  to  a  service provider,  which  was  further  extended  vide  letter  dated  19.12.2023.  The buses  are  operated  from  07:00  Hrs  to  22:00  Hrs  with  a  frequency  of  15 minutes. DMRC has informed that during last 6 months, few complaints have been received on condition of buses, working of AC, etc. and the same got attended by the Contractor and as on date, no complaint is pending.   DMRC has  further  informed  that  services  are  monitored  by  them.    Further,  the Certificate of Fitness has been issued for all operational feeder buses by Transport Department, GNCTD.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1842 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-12-11
Subject: Self Employment in PMEGP
Ministry: MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES
Asked by: Shri Dharmendra Yadav

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION No.1842 TO BE ANSWERED ON 11.12.2025

## SELF EMPLOYMENT IN PMEGP

1842. SHRI DHARMENDRA YADAV:

Will the Minister of MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES be pleased to state:

the number of youth who obtained direct employment or self-employment so far under schemes such  as  Prime  Minister  Employment  Generation  Programme  (PMEGP),  Startup  India  and  Skill India along with the details of authentic and latest data thereof?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE FOR MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES (SUSHRI SHOBHA KARANDLAJE)

Ministry of MSME, through Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC), is implementing the  Prime  Minister's  Employment  Generation  Programme  (PMEGP)  for  generating  sustainable employment opportunities primarily in rural areas by assisting prospective entrepreneurs in setting up new micro enterprises in the non-farm sector across the country.  As per available data, since inception of the Scheme i.e., FY 2008-09 till FY 2025-26 (up to 09.12.2025), more than 10.71 lakh micro enterprises have been assisted under PMEGP providing employment to an estimated 87.25 lakh persons.

Under  Startup  India  initiative  by  the  Department  for  Promotion  of  Industry  and  Internal  Trade (DPIIT), Ministry of Commerce, as on 31 st October 2025, 1,97,692 entities have been recognized as startups . These recognized startups have reported to have created over 21.11 lakh direct jobs.

Under  Skill  India  Mission  (SIM),  the  Ministry  of  Skill  Development  and  Entrepreneurship (MSDE), placements under the Short-Term Training component of Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY) were tracked in its first three phases (PMKVY 1.0, 2.0 and 3.0) from FY 201516 to FY 2021-22, during which 24.38 lakh candidates were placed across India.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 155 (STARRED), answered on 2025-12-10
Subject: Mobile Network Connectivity in Remote Areas
Ministry: COMMUNICATIONS
Asked by: Smt. Anita Nagarsingh Chouhan

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS DEPARTMENT OF TELECOMMUNICATIONS

## LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. 155 ANSWERED ON 10 TH  DECEMBER, 2025

## MOBILE NETWORK CONNECTIVITY IN REMOTE AREAS

## †*155.  SMT. ANITA NAGARSINGH CHOUHAN:

Will the Minister of COMMUNICATIONS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether lack of mobile network in many villages and inaccessible areas of Ratlam-JhabuaAlirajpur under Lok Sabha Constituency No. 24 is causing serious hardships to citizens and hindering administrative works;
- (b) if so, whether the Government is preparing any action plan to conduct a survey of the said areas and install mobile towers there; and
- (c) if so, the details thereof and the estimated time limit for providing network facility in the said areas?

## ANSWER MINISTER OF COMMUNICATIONS AND DEVELOPMENT OF NORTH EASTERN REGION (SHRI JYOTIRADITYA M. SCINDIA)

- (a) to (c) A statement is laid on the Table of the House.

## STATEMENT TO BE LAID ON THE TABLE OF LOK SABHA IN RESPECT OF PARTS (a) to (c) OF THE LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO.155 FOR 10 TH  DECEMBER, 2025 REGARDING 'MOBILE NETWORK CONNECTIVITY IN REMOTE AREAS.'

(a) As  of  November  2025,  out  of  2,450  villages,  2,428  villages  are  covered  with  mobile connectivity in Ratlam, Jhabua and Alirajpur districts of Madhya Pradesh.

(b) & (c) Mobile coverage for any uncovered inhabited villages is provided by the Telecom Service Providers (TSPs) based on the techno-commercial viability.

The Government, based on inputs from Telecom Service Providers, assesses mobile coverage in rural and remote areas. Villages found uncovered are surveyed to validate their mobile coverage status.  Thereafter,  uncovered  villages  are  taken  up  for  coverage  under  the  Digital  Bharat  Nidhi (DBN) funded 4G mobile connectivity schemes.

Government, through funding from Digital Bharat Nidhi (DBN), is implementing various schemes for expansion of telecom connectivity through installation of 4G mobile towers in the rural, remote and border areas of the country. As of November 2025, 32 sites have been commissioned in Ratlam,  Jhabua  and  Alirajpur  districts  under  DBN  funded  mobile  schemes,  providing  mobile coverage to 41 villages.

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