According to Department of Telecommunications (DoT) data, the number of Indian villages lacking 4G internet connectivity dropped sharply from 45,180 in 2022 to 11,372 in 2026. Odisha currently accounts for the highest number of uncovered villages at 1,789, highlighting remaining last-mile rural digital infrastructure gaps.
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Villages without 4G connectivity: in India declined from 45,180 (2022) to 11,372 (2026) per DoT data.
Odisha has the highest: number of villages still lacking 4G coverage at 1,789.
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Funded via the Digital: Bharat Nidhi (formerly Universal Service Obligation Fund - USOF), the 4G Saturation Project aims to cover remaining unconnected villages.
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Digital Bharat Nidhi: Replaced USOF under the Telecommunications Act, 2023 to fund rural telecom and R&D.
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Digital inclusion is essential for equitable delivery of citizen services. Discuss the achievements and pending challenges in extending high-speed rural connectivity under the Digital India initiative.
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