Prime Minister Narendra Modi hails India’s ‘landmark achievement in tech journey’ as country installs over 3 lakh 5G sites

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has reiterated the commitment to bring cutting-edge technology to every corner of the nation and said that the successful installation of over 3 lakh 5G sites across several districts signifies a landmark achievement in the country's technological journey.

Installation of over 3 lakh 5G sites across India signifies a landmark achievement, says PM Modi. Photo courtesy: PIB

Responding to the tweet by Union Minister for Electronics and Information Technology, Ashwini Vaishnaw, about the world's second largest 5G ecosystem, the Prime Minister said, "India surges ahead in digital connectivity!"

"The successful installation of over 3 lakh 5G sites across several districts signifies a landmark achievement in our technological journey.

"This rapid 5G rollout underscores our commitment to bring cutting-edge technology to every corner of the nation, transforming lives and catalyzing progress," he added.
India rolled its 5G services on October 1, 2022. PM Modi launched the initiative. 
Since then telecom companies Jio and Airtel have been offering 5G services to their customers in the country.