Question : Telecommunication Infrastructure in Kerala

(a) the details of the progress of various ongoing projects of the Government for better telecommunication infrastructure in Kerala, district-wise;

(b) the reasons for inadequate pace of implementation of said projects in certain districts of the State;

(c) the estimate of livelihood opportunities made available through new communications infrastructure projects implemented in the State of Kerala after June, 2014; and

(d) the amount spent on communications-related projects implemented in Kerala during the last three years, year-wise?

THE MINISTER OF STATE (IC) OF THE MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS &
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS
(SHRI MANOJ SINHA)

(a) The details of the progress of various ongoing projects for better telecommunication infrastructure in Kerala, district-wise is enclosed at Annexure-I.

(b) There is no delay in implementation of projects. Further, Mobile services, NGN projects, OFC projects and Wi–Fi projects are being implemented in all districts of Kerala.

(c) Under Bharat Net project, about 52479 Mandays employment has been made available. In addition, these projects also generate indirect employment, opening up livelihood opportunities for citizens.

(d) The details of the amount spent on communications-related projects implemented in Kerala during the last three years are enclosed at Annexure-II.