(a) whether most of the CDOT 256 exchanges installed in Ladakh are being run and managed by untrained and temporary staff;
(b) if so, whether there have been resentment and widespread complaint about their functioning;
(c) if so, whether the Government has initiated any action to solve the problem;
(d) if so, the details thereof; and
(e) if not, the reasons therefor?
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (DR. SHAKEEL AHMAD)
(a) There are 29 stations having 33 exchanges of C-DOT 256 type in Ladakh region (Leh SSA). Out of these, 21 stations are manned and managed by departmental trained staff and 8 stations are managed by departmental trained group exchange staff, on need basis. However, security guards/IAF personnel are available in these 8 exchanges for running engine alternators and meeting other exigencies.
(b) No, Sir.
(c) to (e): Do not arise in view of (b) above.