Bhubaneswar: Telecom connectivity has been restored in 20 blocks of cyclone and flash flood-hit Ganjam district, with the state government directing service providers to complete restoration work in all remaining affected areas by Sunday evening.
Minister for Electronics and Information Technology Mukesh Mahaling, along with Additional Chief Secretary of the Electronics and IT Department Vishal Dev, on Saturday reviewed the progress of telecom connectivity restoration in the affected areas of the district.
According to an official statement, as of 5 pm on October 31, BSNL and other telecom service providers had successfully restored connectivity in 20 blocks of Ganjam district.
Restoration work is underway in the remaining affected areas. Telecom operators have been instructed to expedite the process and ensure that connectivity is restored in all affected areas by Sunday evening.
The Electronics and IT Department is closely monitoring the restoration work and coordinating with telecom service providers to address operational challenges and facilitate the earliest possible resumption of uninterrupted services.
The state government reiterated its commitment to ensuring reliable telecom connectivity and timely communication support to people in all cyclone and flash flood-affected areas.
