01/06/2026
On 29 May 2026, Addl. DG(T), Assam LSA, along with the DDGs, addressed a press conference and highlighted the significant progress made in strengthening telecom infrastructure across Assam. Various DoT initiatives were discussed, including Sanchar Saathi for combating telecom frauds, CBuD for preventing damage to underground telecom assets caused by unauthorized digging, awareness on EMR myths and facts, establishment of 5G Use Case Labs at NIT Silchar and IIT Guwahati, DBN-funded schemes for extending connectivity to rural and remote areas, and the role of Sanchar Mitras in promoting awareness about telecom developments and cyber fraud prevention.