Question : EXPANSION OF CAPACITY OF TELEPHONE EXCHANGES



(a) whether the existing capacity of telephone exchanges in Sikkim has been expanded during 2003-2004;

(b) if so, the details thereof, exchange-wise and

(c) the total expenditure incurred thereon during the said period?

Answer given by the minister

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (DR. SHAKEEL AHMAD)

(a) Yes, Sir.

(b) Exchange-wise details are given below

Sl.No.	Name of Exchange	Capacity expanded (in lines)
1. Balutar 696

2. Mamring 152



(c) The total expenditure incurred during the said period is Rs. 1.0 Crore (approximate).