Hon’ble MoC provided approval in Nov-2021 for the award of the work for augmentation of Telecom infrastructure in Lakshadweep islands to BSNL on nomination basis at the total cost of Rs. 60.61 Cr. The works includes:

(i) Upgradation of 17 existing 2G towers sites to 4G mobile services at the cost of Rs.16.91Cr. with target date of completion as 26.11.2023. 

(ii) Installation of additional 20 new mobile tower sites (including Suheli Island) for provision of 4G mobile services at the cost of Rs.18.81Cr. with target date of completion as 26.11.2023. Project is Completed.