As on 12th July 2024, work orders have been issued in 8,016 projects amounting to ₹ 1,64,223 crore, of which 7,218 projects amounting to ₹ 1,45,083 crore have been completed, as per data obtained from 100 cities. State/ UT/ City-wise financial and physical progress made in the smart cities is at Annexure-II.
Government has taken several initiatives for proliferation of 5G services, including, inter-alia the following:
Assignment of sufficient spectrum for mobile services through auction,
Series of financial reforms resulting in rationalization of Adjusted Gross Revenue (AGR), Bank Guarantee (BGs), interest rates and penalties.
Spectrum sharing, trading and surrender has been permitted as per extant Notice Inviting Application (NIA) terms & conditions and guidelines issued from time to time.
Simplification of Procedure for SACFA (Standing Advisory Committee on Radio Frequency Allocations) clearance.
Notification of Right of Way (RoW) Rules and launch of PM GatiShakti Sanchar portal has resulted in streamlining of RoW permissions and expeditious clearance for installation of telecom infrastructure.
Provision has been made in RoW Rules for application and time-bound permission for usage of street furniture for installation of small cells and telegraph line.
