Addl. DGT, HP LSA Reviews Amended BharatNet Project Works in Kullu District
Kullu, Himachal Pradesh | 11 December 2025
Shri Anil Kumar Gupta, Additional Director General of Telecom (Addl. DGT), Himachal Pradesh Licensed Service Area (HP LSA), Department of Telecommunications (DoT), visited Kullu district on 11.12.2025 to review the progress of works under the Amended BharatNet Project.
During the visit, Shri Gupta inspected the ongoing pole installation and aerial optical fibre cable (OFC) laying works being carried out in the district. He closely reviewed the execution of works at site to assess adherence to prescribed technical specifications, safety norms, and overall quality standards.
Shri Gupta interacted with site engineers and BSNL representatives, emphasizing the importance of maintaining high standards of workmanship to ensure long-term reliability and robustness of the BharatNet infrastructure. He highlighted that timely completion and quality execution of the project are crucial for strengthening rural broadband connectivity and enabling digital inclusion in remote and underserved areas.
The field inspection and interactions provided an opportunity to address site-level challenges, clarify technical aspects, and reinforce coordination among implementing agencies. The visit reaffirmed DoT’s commitment to effective monitoring and successful implementation of the Amended BharatNet Project for enhancing broadband services across Himachal Pradesh.
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