Question : RELEASE OF SPECTRUM

(a) whether spectrum is released by the Defence Services for the use of Cellular operators thus compromising with the security of the country;

(b) if so, the details thereof alongwith its impact on the security of the country; and

(c) the steps taken by the Government to ensure that the requirements of Defence Services and security aspects are not affected adversely?

MINISTER OF DEFENCE (SHRI PRANAB MUKHERJEE)

(a) to (c): The spectrum is released by the Defence Services for use of cellular operators on case to case basis keeping in view the requirements of Defence Services and also the needs of the Telecom Industry without adversely affecting the security aspects of the country.