(a) whether the Government is aware that telecommunication system is not functioning properly in Gramin Sabha of Satna district in Madhya Pradesh;
(b) if so, whether the Government is aware that the towers installed in the village are not also functioning; and
(c) if so, the steps taken by the Government to provide telephone service by using new methods?
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (DR. SHAKEEL AHMAD)
(a) & (b) Sir, the telecommunication system in Gramin Sabha of Santa District in Madhya Pradesh is functioning satisfactorily. However, problems are faced in some places where telephones are working on MARR (Multi Access Relay Radio) systems.
(c) Faulty MARR (Multi Access Relay Radio) systems are in the process of replacement by new technology Wireless in Local Loop (WLL) systems in phased manner.