Question : DIGGING OF ROADS FOR LAYING CABLE



(a) whether it is true that the frequent digging of roads for laying telephone/internet/electricity cable etc. particularly in the hilly areas where the roads are already very narrow apart from being a safety hazard, hamper smooth traffic movement;

(b) if so, the details thereof;

(c) whether the Government has devised/proposes to devise a permanent solution to this problem in coordination with all concerned departments;

(d) if so, the details thereof; and

(e) the steps taken in this regard so far?

Answer given by the minister


THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (SHRI MILIND DEORA)

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