India, Oct. 7 -- The Jammu and Kashmir Government, led by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, on Tuesday approved land for mobile tower installations in underserved areas across the Union Territory to strengthen high-speed telecom connectivity in remote and border villages.

Under the initiative, the Government has approved land for installing BSNL mobile towers in underserved areas of Uri, Tangmarg, Karnah, Kalakote, Kralpora, Basantgarh, Khour, Latti Marothi, Banihal, Pogal Paristan, Ramsoo and Qila Darhal under the Universal Service Obligation Fund (USOF).

Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said the initiative would help extend reliable connectivity to remote and border communities and ensure that geographical location does not become a barrier t...