Union Cabinet has approved implementation of Comprehensive Telecom Development Plan (CTDP) Project for North Eastern Region (NER) in Meghalaya to improve mobile services.
The project has the provision of 2G and 4G mobile coverage in identified uncovered areas of Meghalaya and seamless mobile coverage along National Highways in the state.
It will be funded by Universal Service Obligation Fund (USOF).
USOF was formed by Central Government to help fund projects to boost connectivity in rural areas.
The money for this fund comes through ‘Universal Access Levy,’ charged from telecom operators as a percentage of various licenses fees being paid by them.