Question : SETTING UP OF BTS

(a) whether the Government have drawn any plan to set up BTS to connect various VPTs in the remote areas of Tuensang, Mon, Phek, Zunehboto and Wokha districts in Nagaland;

(b) if so, the details thereof;

(c) whether these BTS are likely to be installed within the stipulated time as laid down in the National Telecom Policy under the Universal Obligation Service; and

(d) if so, the details thereof?

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY( SHRI ASHOK PRADHAN)

(a) BTSs are already working in all the areas i.e. Tuensang, Mon, Phek, Zunehboto and Wokha district in Nagaland.

(b) to (d) Do not arise in view of (a) above.