Digital Bharat Nidhi funds 513 new 4G towers for Chhattisgarh

• Centre approves 513 new 4G mobile towers for Chhattisgarh under the Digital Bharat Nidhi fund.
• Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai welcomed the decision, highlighting its role in restoring peace and development in Naxal-affected and remote regions.
• The new BSNL-installed towers aim to provide accessible mobile and internet services, strengthening access to education, healthcare, and administrative services in remote areas.
• The initiative will also boost financial inclusion through improved mobile networks, facilitating banking, DBT, UPI, and other digital platforms.
• This expansion aligns with the 'Digital India' program, creating new digital opportunities for youth and boosting the regional economy.

Why It Matters: This brings digital access, development, and security to remote Chhattisgarh.