Scheme to Provide 4G Mobile Services in 5 States was Approved

November 18, 2021
Current Context: The Union Cabinet has decided to offer 4G mobile services in over 7,000 villages in 5 states of India.
Scheme to Provide 4G Mobile Services in 5 States was Approved
  • The services will be granted in states like Chhattisgarh, Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra, Jharkhand, and Odisha.
  • The announcement for the same was made by Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Anurag Thakur.
  • The funds of Rs. 6,466 crores are estimated for this particular project.
  • These funds include operational expenses for 5 years as well.
  • The funding will be provided by Universal Service Obligation Fund (USOF).
  • The project will help the people living in remote and difficult uncovered areas to avail themselves of 4G facilities and get digital connectivity to various services.
  • The project will be completed by November 2023.

Question: 

Q.1 Union Cabinet has decided to offer 4G mobile services in over 7,000 villages in 5 states with the estimated cost of ___?
a. Rs. 6,466 crores
b. Rs. 5,466 crores
c. Rs. 4,466 crores
d. Rs. 7,466 crores

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