(a) the details of Teledensity in the country during each of the last three years, State-wise; and
(b) the measures taken by the Government to improve the situation in Bihar and West Bengal since these States stand far below the all-India average?
(a) the details of Teledensity in the country during each of the last three years, State-wise; and
(b) the measures taken by the Government to improve the situation in Bihar and West Bengal since these States stand far below the all-India average?
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS (SHRI TAPAN SIKDAR)
(a) The details of Teledensity in the country during last three years, State-wise are as per Annexure.
(b) It has been planned to provide 438000 and 260000 new telephone connections in West Bengal and Bihar respectively during 2000-01 to improve the situation in these States.