(a) whether the BSNL proposes to introduce mobile service in several parts of Rajasthan particularly in Chittorgarh area;
(b) if so, the details thereof;
(c) the time by which the mobile service is likely to be introduced;
(d) if not, the reasons therefor;
(e) whether any survey has been conducted by the BSNL in this regard; and
(f) if so, the details thereof?
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (DR. SHAKEEL AHMAD)
(a) & (b) Yes, Sir. Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) having provided mobile services in all the District Headquarters has planned to cover upto Tehsil Headquarter in the state of Rajasthan. The roll out of the network is presently in progress and BSNL has targeted to provide mobile services in thirteen new towns of the Chittorgrh district.
(c) to (f) After having completed technical survey of all the thirteen towns, mobile services have already been made operational at five of the towns viz. Bari Sadri, Begu, Bhadesar, Chhoti Sadri and Kapasan. In the remaining eight towns, the services are likely to be available progressively during the current financial year.