Kolkata, May 16 -- In a significant step towards strengthening digital infrastructure and accelerating BharatNet's implementation across the state, the Bengal government has aligned itself with the Telecommunications (Right of Way) Rules, 2024.
The news was shared on Saturday by the Union minister for Communication and Development of North Eastern Region, Jyotiraditya M Scindia in his X handle .
"Building together a prosperous and empowered 'Sonar Bangla' Many thanks to the Hon'ble Chief Minister Shri @SuvenduWB for aligning West Bengal with the Telecommunications (Right of Way) Rules, 2024," Scindia wrote in his X handle. According to him, for years, the people of Bengal remained deprived of the full benefits of several transformative flagship initiatives of the Central Government, causing the state to regress in pace while much of the nation moved ahead rapidly in digital infrastructure and connectivity.
"Under the visionary leadership of Hon'ble PM Shri @narendramodiji and through the spirit of double-engine governance, this landmark step will further enhance connectivity, expand digital access and strengthen last-mile service delivery for every citizen," he posted in his X handle.
The Union minister shared a notification issued by the Bengal Information Technology and Electronics (IT &E) department stating that the Right of Way Rules 2024 shall be mandatorily followed by all departments, including statutory authorities, non-statutory authorities, including parastatals under the administrative control of the state government.
The West Bengal Telecom Infrastructure Guidelines 2023 stand rescinded forthwith, states the notification issued by IT & E department.
Published by HT Digital Content Services with permission from Millennium Post.