PM Modi Connects with Giu Village: Historic Moment as Mobile Network Reaches Remote Himachal Pradesh
News Mania / Agnibeena Ghosh/19 April 2024
Prime Minister Narendra Modi made history on Thursday by engaging with residents of Giu village in Himachal Pradesh’s Spiti region, as the area received mobile network connectivity for the first time. The telephonic conversation, lasting over 13 minutes, marked a significant milestone in the government’s efforts to enhance connectivity and accelerate the ‘Digital India’ campaign.
During the conversation, PM Modi shared insights from his recent Diwali visit to the border region and underscored the transformative potential of connectivity for remote communities. He drew parallels with the successful electrification drive that illuminated over 18,000 previously dark villages across the country since assuming office.
“I am working to take mobile connectivity to the remotest parts of the country,” PM Modi emphasized, highlighting the government’s commitment to improving the lives of people in far-flung and underprivileged areas. His words resonated with the residents of Giu village, who expressed joy and disbelief at the newfound access to basic mobile services.
Speaking to one of the villagers, who happened to be a teacher, PM Modi inquired about the impact of mobile connectivity on education in the village. The teacher responded, “We will be able to get recent information. Also, there are many things which the children here have never seen or experienced. We can show them videos and provide them with more concrete knowledge.”
PM Modi’s engagement with the residents of Giu village symbolizes the government’s commitment to bridging the digital divide and empowering remote communities through technology. The introduction of mobile network connectivity in the region is expected to bring about positive changes in education, healthcare, and overall socio-economic development.
As India progresses towards a digitally empowered society, initiatives like the expansion of mobile connectivity to remote areas play a crucial role in ensuring inclusivity and access to information for all citizens. PM Modi’s interaction with the residents of Giu village serves as a testament to the government’s efforts to bring the benefits of technology to every corner of the country.
The historic moment in Giu village signifies a new chapter in the journey towards a more connected and empowered India, where the fruits of development reach even the most remote and marginalized communities. PM Modi’s vision of a ‘Digital India’ is one step closer to reality with the extension of mobile network coverage to previously underserved regions like Spiti in Himachal Pradesh.
