4G Mobile Towers: The ministry said any proposal seeking recommendation of the Standing Committee of the National Board for Wildlife for 4G connectivity in such areas must be accompanied by an undertaking from the district magistrate concerned indicating non-availability of alternate revenue/private lands.
4G Mobile Towers: Noting that 5G services were launched in India on October 1, 2022, the MoS said "Within a span of 14 months, more than 4.15 lakh 5G sites are providing connectivity across 742 districts in the country."
In a joint effort between the government of India and Arunachal Pradesh, 254 4G mobile towers have been dedicated in the northeastern state on Saturday.