CGM, JK, BSNL meets Governor

5 Dariya News (Yawar Shafi)

Srinagar 09-Oct-2014

R.N. Sudhakar, Chief General Manager, Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited, Jammu and Kashmir Circle, met Mr. N.N. Vohra, Governor, here at the Raj Bhavan today.Mr. Sudhakar informed the Governor about the various problems which had been encountered by his organization in bringing about the restoration of telecommunication services in the aftermath of recent floods in the State. He also apprised the Governor that the steps so far, taken to address these difficulties, have led to a great deal of progress being achieved in the replacement of Transmission Equipment at Lal Chowk, in partially restoring the Mobile Network, Landline Telephones, Wireless Telephone Lines, and Internet Facility and that the problems shall relate to the replacement of the underground cables, which is likely to be done by end of next month.Mr. Sudhakar conceded the Governor’s suggestion that the consumers must not be billed for the current billing cycle and, in fact, given certain concessions.The Governor emphasized the need for reliable alternate wireless connectivity in the State, which can be used at the time of disasters. He stressed the importance of telecommunication facilities for the revival of economy of J&K after this mega disaster. (KNS)