Indian Telegraph Right of Way (Amendment) Rules, 2021 

Indian Telegraph Right of Way (Amendment) Rules, 2021 

Part of: Prelims

In News: The Central Government has notified the Indian Telegraph Right of Way (Amendment) Rules, 2021.

Aim: To incorporate the provisions related to nominal one-time compensation and uniform procedure for establishment of Overground Telegraph Line in the Indian Telegraph Right of Way Rules, 2016. 

• Ease Right of Way related permission procedures for establishment and augmentation of Digital Communications Infrastructure across the country. 
• With a robust pan India digital infrastructure, the digital divide between rural-urban and rich-poor will be bridged; e-governance and financial inclusion will be strengthened; doing business will be easy; information and communication needs of citizens and enterprises will be fulfilled; and ultimately the dream of India’s transition to a digitally empowered economy and society will be translated into reality.

News Source: PIB