PM launches BSNL's 'swadeshi' 4G network, Pg11.

Key Highlights:

• PM Narendra Modi launched BSNL's 'Swadeshi' 4G stack, marking India's entry into telecom equipment manufacturing.
• Over 97,500 mobile 4G towers were commissioned, including 92,600 4G technology sites of BSNL.
• The 4G towers were built with indigenous technology at a cost of approximately Rs 37,000 crore.
• The expansion of 4G technology will directly benefit over two crore people nationwide.

Detailed Insights:

• The launch of the 'Swadeshi' 4G stack places India in a select group of nations with indigenous telecom equipment manufacturing capabilities.
• Previously, India depended on foreign technology for 2G, 3G, and 4G telecom services.
• Approximately 30,000 villages that previously lacked high-speed internet access will now be connected through this initiative.
• This initiative aligns with the goal of making India a global telecom manufacturing hub and reduces reliance on foreign technology.

Key Concepts Involved:

• 4G Technology: The fourth generation of broadband cellular network technology, providing faster data speeds.
• Indigenous Technology: Technology that is developed and manufactured within a country.
• Telecom Manufacturing Hub: A center or region known for its concentration of telecom equipment manufacturing activities.