The Union government has approved the installation of 513 new 4G mobile towers in Chhattisgarh under the Digital Bharat Nidhi fund, aiming to strengthen mobile and internet connectivity in Naxal-affected and remote regions of the state, officials said on Saturday, according to a PTI report dated December 14, 2025.
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Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai welcomed the decision, describing it as a significant outcome of coordinated efforts to restore peace, security and development in previously disturbed areas. He said regions where stability has been achieved through sustained security operations and administrative coordination are now witnessing focused developmental initiatives, including the expansion of digital infrastructure, according to the report.
BSNL to Install 513 New 4G Towers
The new 4G towers will be installed through Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) and are expected to provide reliable mobile and internet services to residents of far-flung and inaccessible areas, many of whom will gain connectivity for the first time.
The Chief Minister reportedly said enhanced digital access would strengthen the delivery of education, healthcare, employment opportunities, administrative services and emergency communication. He added that improved connectivity would also accelerate financial inclusion by enabling seamless access to banking services, direct benefit transfer schemes, UPI-based payments, insurance, pensions and other digital platforms.
Initiative Aligned with Centre’s Digital India Vision
The initiative aligns with the objectives of the Centre’s Digital India programme, which seeks to ensure last-mile delivery of development benefits. Sai reportedly said better connectivity would create new digital opportunities for local youth and provide a boost to the regional economy.
He noted that the Centre, under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, is prioritising development alongside security in Naxal-affected states. The Chhattisgarh government, he said, remains committed to working closely with the Centre to bring every citizen into the mainstream of development.
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The Chief Minister expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Union Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia, terming the approval of the new towers a historic step towards making Chhattisgarh digitally empowered, secure and inclusive.
