An alternate exclusive dedicated OFC based communication network for Defence Services for release of spectrum is being executed by Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd. (BSNL). Cabinet Committee on Infrastructure (CCI) has given a financial approval of Rs.9175.16 crore (Rs.1077.16 crores for Air Force and Rs.8098.00 crores for Army and Navy) for laying of alternate communication network for Defence Services. This project is to be completed by December 2012.
This information was given by Defence Minister Shri AK Antony in a reply to Shri Gajender Singh Rajukhedi and others in Lok Sabha today.
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