BSNL 4G Towers Cleared For Coastal Villages In Tirupati District

The villages, both located in eco-sensitive coastal zones, have long suffered from poor mobile network connectivity, severely impacting communication during emergencies such as cyclones. During a recent visit to the region, Tirupati MP Dr M. Gurumurthy was apprised of these difficulties by the local residents.

In response, the MP urged BSNL to bring these villages under its national initiative to provide 4G services in border and remote areas. BSNL had expressed its willingness to install the towers. However, progress was hindered due to the mandatory forest and environmental clearances required for installations within eco-sensitive zones.

The issue was taken up during a review meeting held at the MP’s office in Tirupati, where BSNL officials informed Dr Gurumurthy about the challenges, particularly the delay in forest department approvals and the lack of power connectivity for the Pudirayadoruvu site. Subsequently, Dr Gurumurthy held discussions with the electricity department to resolve the power supply issue.

For the forest clearance, he wrote to Union minister for environment, forest and climate change Bhupender Yadav, requesting necessary approvals for the project. Following the intervention, the Forest Department has now issued formal clearance for both locations. With these hurdles cleared, BSNL is expected to begin construction work shortly.

Dr Gurumurthy expressed satisfaction over the development, stating that the villages will soon have access to reliable mobile connectivity, which will significantly improve communication and access to emergency services.