No plans to privatise BSNL and MTNL, confirms Minister Pemmasani Chandra Sekhar

The Indian government has officially confirmed that BSNL Privatization and MTNL Privatization are not on the agenda. Minister of State for Rural Development and Communications, Pemmasani Chandra Sekhar, has stated that BSNL and MTNL will remain under government control, ensuring their continued role in India's telecom sector.

Government's Support for BSNL and MTNL

Recently, the Union Cabinet approved a ₹6,000 crore package to expand the 4G network for MTNL and BSNL. Additionally, the government sanctioned an extra ₹6,982 crore for BSNL’s capital expenditure, reinforcing its commitment to modernizing state-run telecom firms. This investment aligns with broader Indian Government Telecom Plans, which focus on strengthening digital infrastructure, enhancing rural connectivity, and improving the competitiveness of public sector telecom providers.

Despite rising competition from private telecom operators, BSNL and MTNL continue to play a crucial role in providing affordable and widespread connectivity, especially in remote and rural regions. Instead of BSNL Privatization, the government aims to revamp its operations, improve service quality, and expand 4G and 5G capabilities.

The latest Telecom Policy Update reflects the government’s focus on strengthening public-sector telecom companies rather than selling them off. Key objectives include:

• Expanding 4G and 5G networks across India
• Improving financial stability of BSNL and MTNL
• Enhancing digital connectivity in underserved regions
• Boosting telecom security through state-owned infrastructure

With fresh investments and no plans for BSNL Privatization or MTNL Privatization, consumers can expect better network coverage, faster data speeds, and improved service reliability. This move also ensures fair competition in the telecom sector while maintaining government control over critical digital infrastructure.

As part of ongoing BSNL MTNL news, these strategic investments reaffirm the government’s vision of a strong, state-led telecom ecosystem to support India’s growing digital economy.

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