Question : FUNCTIONING OF TELEPHONE EXCHANGES



(a) the number of telephone exchanges functioning in the country, Stae-wise, Secondary Switching Area (SSA)-wise;

(b) the number of telephone exchanges out of them which are being functioning in rental premises, State-wise and SSA-wise including Shahjahanpur in Uttar Pradesh; and

(c) the steps taken/being taken by the Government to vacate rented accommodation in the country?

Answer given by the minister


THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (SHRI SACHIN PILOT)

(a)&(b) Madam, the information in respect of Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) is given in Annexure I & II. Information in respect of Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Limited (MTNL) is given in Annexure III

(c) Vacation of rented building is planned subject to feasibility, viability and availability of funds.