CM soft launches 5G network in Manipur
Source: The Sangai Express / DIPR
Imphal, December 21 2022:
Chief Minister N Biren Singh soft launched 5G network of Airtel in Manipur at the Cabinet Hall of the Chief Minister's Secretariat.
At the programme, the Chief Minister highlighted the vision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi regarding 5G services.
It is reported that Airtel and Department of Information Technology launched a 5G network in 40 locations of Imphal East and Imphal.
Saying that India launched the 5G network on October 1, 2022 to transform various sectors including health, transport, logistics, agriculture, disaster management, etc, the Chief Minister appealed to the service provider to focus on border and remote areas of the State.
N Biren further stated that telemedicine service will become more comprehensive and accessible in hill districts and remote villages once 5G network is launched there too.
He said that making use of telecom infrastructure extensively for better governance is an integral part of the State's development strategy.
Continuing that he will consult with the officials of Airtel to provide 5G facility to the residents of border, hill and remote areas as soon as possible, the Chief Minister sought cooperation from the telecom service provider.
Maintaining that the 5G network offers manufacturers and telecom operators the chance to build smart factories, N Biren continued that the launching of the 5G network will raise the living standard of common people, create employment opportunities and generate revenue for the State.
Chief Secretary Dr Rajesh Kumar conveyed that every habitation and recognised village in the State will have at least 4G connection in the next few months and make connectivity in Manipur one of the best in the entire North East region.
Rajnish Verma, CEO of Bharti Airtel, Assam and North East said Airtel is the first operator to launch 5G services in the North East.
Additional Chief Secretaries MH Khan, P Vaiphei, Vumlunmang Vualnam, other Government officials and representatives of the Bharti Airtel also attended the event.