Srinagar, Sept. 16 -- Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday reviewed the telecom and digital communications infrastructure across Jammu and Kashmir, with focus on extending services to far-flung villages, dark zones and railway tunnels.

Abdullah chaired a meeting during which steps to strengthen the communication infrastructure across the union territory were discussed, an official spokesman said.

The meeting discussed the status of ongoing projects and the challenges delaying their execution, he said.

Underlining the significance of connectivity as a bridge to progress, the Chief Minister said robust mobile and internet services are essential for effective governance, quality education, accessible healthcare, vibrant tourism and overa...