New Delhi, Nov. 11 -- The number of villages without 4G connectivity in India has declined by nearly 75 per cent over the past four years, falling from 45,180 in 2022 to 11,372 in 2026, according to the Ministry of Communications.

In its official release issued on Wednesday, the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) attributed the decline to sustained efforts to expand telecom infrastructure in rural, remote and underserved areas.

It said, "These efforts have resulted in a significant reduction of nearly 75% in the number of villages without 4G connectivity, from 45,180 in 2022 to 11,372 in 2026."

According to the ministry, the 4G Saturation Project was designed to provide connectivity to 24,680 previously unconnected villages, allowi...