Kalimpong looks forward to improved internet access after installation of fibre network

YOWAN MOTHAY, EOI, KALIMPONG, OCTOBER 6, 2024 : Residents of Kalimpong district can expect a significant improvement in BSNL internet services as the installation of the PGCIL (Power Grid Corporation of India) fibre network from Siliguri to Kalimpong has been successfully completed. The announcement was made by Darjeeling M.P. Raju Bista on Sunday.

He expressed his satisfaction with the development. According to Bista, BSNL officers had confirmed that the fibre connection had been put in place and was ready for activation. He had requested that the service be formally launched on Monday, coinciding with the auspicious occasion of Navaratri.

Bista also extended his gratitude to PGCIL for approving his request to lease the bandwidth for the new service, which would provide much-needed support to the area. This development was expected to resolve long-standing issues of internet connectivity disruptions, particularly during the monsoon season when landslides frequently damaged cables along the route.

"With the new PGCIL fibre in place, the people of Kalimpong will finally have access to a more reliable internet connection through BSNL. This will benefit not only the common people but also critical government institutions, including banks, post offices, police stations, defence establishments, and courts," Bista said. He emphasized how unstable connectivity had hindered public and administrative work when the network was down.

He also thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Minister of Communications, Jyotiraditya Scindia, for their support in ensuring stable network services for the region. Bista expressed his hope that the improved internet speeds would particularly benefit the youth in Kalimpong, allowing them to explore greater opportunities through faster broadband.

This new development is expected to bring much-needed relief to the residents of Kalimpong, offering a more reliable and efficient communication network for all.

Courtesy & source- Echo of India