Current Context: The Department of Posts (DoP) and the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) jointly launched India's largest village-level telecom network performance survey to assess the quality and availability of telecom services across rural India. The initiative leverages the extensive reach of the postal network to collect real-time feedback from villages, helping the government identify connectivity gaps and improve digital infrastructure.
- The survey is jointly launched by the Department of Posts (DoP) and the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI).
- It is the largest telecom network performance survey ever conducted at the village level in India.
- The survey will cover thousands of villages across all States and Union Territories.
- Postal employees will collect telecom service data during their routine visits, ensuring wide geographic coverage.
- The initiative aims to evaluate the actual performance of mobile and broadband networks in rural and remote areas.
- Objectives of the Survey
- Assess the quality of mobile network coverage in villages.
- Measure internet speed and broadband availability.
- Identify areas with poor or no telecom connectivity.
- Evaluate call quality, data services and network reliability.
- Collect citizen feedback on telecom services.
- Support evidence-based policy decisions for improving rural digital infrastructure.
Question:
Q1. The primary objective of India's largest village-level telecom network performance survey is to:
a) Increase telecom tariffs
b) Assess the quality and availability of telecom services in rural areas
c) Launch 6G services
d) Privatise telecom companies
Answer: b) The survey aims to evaluate mobile coverage, internet speed, call quality and broadband availability in villages.
