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- 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.
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