Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday launched Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited’s (BSNL) Swadeshi 4G network from Jharsuguda, Odisha, in what officials called a landmark step for India’s telecom sector. Timed with BSNL’s silver jubilee, the rollout underscores the government’s emphasis on indigenous technology in critical infrastructure and is expected to connect millions in rural India. Advertisement

Officials described the launch as a milestone for Digital India. “The rollout of the ‘swadeshi’ 4G network is a transformative step in line with the Prime Minister’s vision of Digital India, bridging the digital divide and empowering rural communities, while paving the way for BSNL’s 5G upgrade and integration,” an official statement said, adding that the service will cover over 20 lakh new

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