Assam has become the 4th state in the country to issue the Right of Way (RoW) guidelines.
This was informedby the Assam Chief Secretary V.K Pipersenia, during a meeting with the telecom service providers, tower providers, and other stake holders.
The meeting reviewed the current mobile and internet connectivity status and the methods to improve them in the state.
RoW rules are considered a key enabler for expediting the deployment of underground (optical fibre) and over ground (mobile towers) infrastructure. The rules mandate development of an electronic application process within one year of the roll-out of ROW rules, single clearance window for application, designation of nodal officers for appropriate authorities, and fast-tracking decision on RoW permits to within 60 days after application are expected to facilitate a transparent, economical and rapid rollout of fibre backhaul in the country.