4G MOBILE SERVICES IN ASPIRATIONAL DISTRICTS

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4G MOBILE SERVICES IN ASPIRATIONAL DISTRICTS

Why in the news?

• The Union Cabinet has approved a scheme for provisioning of 4G Mobile services in 7287 uncovered villages of Aspirational Districts of Andhra Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Maharashtra, Jharkhand & Odisha by installation of 4,779 mobile towers.

What is the objective of the project?

• Above project aims to provide mobile coverage in all such villages in a phased manner. As on 31.10.2024, 2,177 mobile towers have been commissioned covering 3,352 villages.

About ASPIRATIONAL DISTRICTS:

• The Aspirational Districts Programme (ADP) is an initiative by the Government of India to improve the socio-economic status of some of the country's most underdeveloped districts.
• The program's goal is to transform these districts through collaboration, convergence, and competition:
• The ADP waslaunched in January 2018.
•  The program initially identified 112 ADs across 27 states.
•  The program is primarily driven by the states, which focus on each district's strengths and prioritize immediate improvements