Telecom Committee Meeting: Focus on network issues in remote areas

Jamshedpur: Under the directives of District Magistrate cum Deputy Commissioner Ananya Mittal, a meeting of the District Telecom Committee was held at the Collectorate Auditorium, Jamshedpur. Chaired by Additional District Magistrate (Law and Order) Aniket Sachan, the meeting discussed mobile network challenges and the installation of mobile towers in remote and inaccessible areas of the district.

A total of 49 No Objection Certificate (NOC) cases were presented during the meeting. Of these, 11 applications were approved, six were rejected, and 32 were returned to service providers for error rectification.

Specific instructions were issued to Bharti Airtel Ltd. to expedite the installation of mobile towers in aspirational district program-designated villages, including Phuljhor, Makulijungle, and Bhumru (Ghatshila region). Representatives from Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd. (BSNL) highlighted issues in installing mobile towers at six locations. They were directed to provide a detailed list of problems promptly to facilitate effective resolution.

Additionally, one deemed approved NOC case was granted ex-post facto approval, while another involving land owned by the Bihar government was canceled. Service providers were instructed to ensure that applications are supported by valid land documents and landowner details. For cases without clear documentation, they were advised to coordinate with local Circle Officers to verify the land records and rightful owners before submitting applications on the portal.