Question : TELEPHONE FACILITY IN VILLAGES



(a) whether the Government propose to provide telephone facility in the villages of the Bulsar district of Gujarat;

(b) if so, the names of these villages alongwith the time by which it is likely to be provided; and

(c) if not, the reasons therefor?

Answer given by the minister


Minister Of State for Communications (Shri Tapan Sikdar)

(a): The government proposes to provide telephone facility in all the villages of the country, including Bulsar district of Gujarat by March, 2002 with the joint efforts of private fixed service providers.

(b) & (c): 37 villages are proposed to be provided with telephone facility by the Department by 31st March, 2001 in Bulsar district of Gujarat as per details given in the annexure. Remaining villages are planned to be covered by private fixed service provider.


Statement In Respect Of Part (b) of Lok Sabha Starred Question No.3470 for 14th August, 2000 regarding Telephone Facility in Villages

ANNEXURE

Sl. No.	Name of place where new exchange is proposed Villages likely to be covered
01	Eklera	Nahuli, Punat, Jamburi, Mohan, Karambeli
02	Zaroli	Ankles, Nagwas, Nandigam, Talwada, Dhanoli
03	Kalwada	Algam, Segva, Pitha, Sarangpur, Marla, Thakkarwada, Khochwadi
04	Faldhara Faldhara, Vankal, Kachigam, Kosamkuva, Velvach, Chinchai, Kardmati
05	Kaprada	Dabakhel, Dinbari, Dipsi, Bilonria, Dabadi
06	Motapondha Ambheti, Sukhala, Ghogadkuva, Vejvad, Kakadkoper, Ojar, Nimalo, Dunger