Member of Parliament Ladakh (MP), Jamyang Tsering Namgyal chaired a Telecom Advisory Committee meeting of Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL), Ladakh at Conference Hall Baroo, Kargil on December 2.

Telecom Advisory Committee, Executive Councilor, Leh Tashi Namgial Yakzee; Additional Deputy Commissioner Kargil, Ghulam Mohi-ud-In Wani; Councilor Shargole Constituency; Ali Chandan, Hajj Committee Members, various stakeholders and concerned office bearers of BSNL Ladakh attended the meeting.

During the meeting, the MP was briefed about the undergoing operations and development plans of the BSNL such as landline, leased line, broadband, FTTH, Air Fiber, OLT in Nyoma, Khaltse, satellite media, emphasis on the 4G saturation project of the BSNL Ladakh.

While reviewing the outreach and facilities being provided by BSNL, the MP asked the public sector undertaking to stress rural telephony with special emphasis on the development of telecommunication facilities in remote areas such as Zanskar, Barsoo, Mushkoo Valley, Drass, Shahshi Khul, Durbuk, Nubra and other far-flung areas.

The meeting focused to facilitate universal and equitable access to broadband services for growth and development throughout Ladakh with a special focus on far-off and rural areas.

MP Namgyal asked to solarize the towers which is also a part of carbon-neutral Ladakh and suggested including the fiber plan of Barsoo in minutes.

Highlighting the difficulties being faced by the public especially students in far-flung areas, he urged the telecom operators to make internet connectivity a top priority in inaccessible areas. The MP directed them to appoint dedicated officers on the ground to address the grievances of the people.

After a detailed discussion on issues of telecommunication services being provided by BSNL in Ladakh, the committee decided to resolve all minor and major issues of BSNL.

MP Ladakh appreciated the efforts of BSNL and other executing agencies and assured full support for its future endeavors.