Question : PUBLIC CALL OFFICES



(a) whether the number of Public Call Offices (PCOs) has decreased in the country during the last few years;

(b) if so, the details thereof, State-wise;

(c) whether the number of PCOs of the private sector telecom companies is more in comparison to the PCOs of public sector companies like BSNL and MTNL;

(d) if so, the details thereof alongwith the reasons therefor; and

(e) the steps taken to improve the situation?

Answer given by the minister


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

(a) to (e) The information is being collected and will be laid on the Table of the House.