In Dec 2020, the Union Cabinet approved the provision of a Universal Service Obligation Fund (USOF) scheme for providing mobile coverage in which of the following states?

The correct answer is Arunachal Pradesh & Assam : The Union Cabinet approved the provision of a Universal Service Obligation Fund (USOF) scheme for providing mobile coverage in Arunachal Pradesh and two districts of Assam - Karbi Anglong and Dima Hasao . The provision has been approved under the Comprehensive Telecom Development Plan (CTDP) for North Eastern Region (NER). The project envisages providing mobile coverage to 2,374 uncovered villages at an estimated cost of implementation about Rs.2,029 crore including operational expenses for five years . The project, which will be funded by USOF, is targeted to be completed by December 2022. It will enhance digital connectivity useful for self-reliance, facilitate learning, dissemination of information and knowledge, skill upgradation and development, disaster management, e-governance initiatives.