The government of Haryana has directed officials to expedite the work on large-scale deployment of telecom infrastructure needed for 5G rollout. The deployment of telecom infrastructure includes aerial optical fibre cable (OFC) installation in a time-bound manner.

Sanjeev Kaushal, chief secretary, government of Haryana, has urged the officers to launch awareness campaigns in rural areas to make people aware of how 5G services can improve their lives. He said that the successful implementation of 5G technology in the state will revamp the entire architecture of the internet, which will lead the state towards digitisation. Further, he directed the officers to expedite the work of identification of government buildings and land for the installation of towers and poles in the state. He also directed the concerned officers to ensure coordination with the telecom regulators.

Kaushal said that besides providing advanced telecom services to the people of the state, the 5G service telecom services will go beyond smart facilities, smart classrooms and well as smart teachings. It will take the state’s education system to a new level.