Question : TARGET FOR OPENING TELEPHONE EXCHANGES



(a) whether any target was fixed for setting up new telephone exchanges in the country for the year 2004-2005;

(b) if so, the details thereof, state-wise;

(c) whether the target has been achieved;

(d) if not, the reasons therefor; and

(e) the steps taken by the Government in this regard?

Answer given by the minister

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (DR. SHAKEEL AHMAD)

(a) to (e) The Information is being collected and will be laid on the Table of the House.