Tawang: In order to improve connectivity along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in Arunachal Pradesh, the Central government has decided to install 22 more mobile towers in the bordering areas of the state. The development came after the India-China clash at Yangtse on 9 December.
The government is also planning to build a mini hydel project for the military. Deputy Commissioner of Tawang, Kesang Ngurup Damo, said that 22 new mobile towers will be installed in the bordering areas of the state and the Centre has already sanctioned it.
"The BSNL and Airtel will install new mobile towers. BSNL will install 18 mobile towers while Airtel will install 4 mobile towers. We had given a proposal for installing 45 mobile towers and the Centre has approved 22 mobile towers as of now.... The new mobile towers will be installed in the bordering areas like Chuna, Yangtse, Damteng Bumla, Klemta, Y Junction, T Gompa area, Lumpo, Zemithang," said Kesang Ngurup Damo.
He further said that the government has also decided to build a 200 Kilowatt mini hydel project for the military in the T-Gompa area. (Agencies)
