UP commences online clearance for telecom infra rollout


Chennai: Uttar Pradesh government has started single window clearance for rolling out telecom infrastructure in the State to expedite mobile networks and broadband connectivity. The application for permission can be submitted on UP government’s right of way website launched on Friday.

It will accept online submission for procuring fresh permission and renewal of permissions, Tower and Infrastructure Providers Association (TAIPA), said in a statement.

The portal will help streamlining and speeding-up the permission process as well as help in expediting the telecom infrastructure rollout across the state, UP Deputy Chief Minister and Minister IT and Electronics, Dinesh Sharma, said.

“I appeal all the authorities to adopt and implement the Uttar Pradesh Right of Way rules, 2018 in their respective jurisdiction as it will help in shaping Digital Uttar Pradesh,” he said.