Delhi, Feb 11, 2026
Arunachal Pradesh East constituency MP Tapir Gao on Wednesday raised concerns in Parliament over persistent mobile connectivity issues in Vijaynagar, Changlang district, stating that residents and paramilitary forces stationed there continue to face severe communication challenges despite the presence of BSNL and Airtel towers.
Speaking during Question Hour, Gao said weak network signals often prevent calls from connecting, disrupting daily life and hampering coordination in the remote border region. He noted that the installation of optical fibre cable (OFC) and expansion of telecom infrastructure remain difficult as the route to Vijaynagar passes through hundreds of kilometres within Namdapha National Park.
Urging the Union Telecom Ministry to find a practical and timely solution, the MP emphasized the need for reliable telecom services in the strategically important area.
Responding to the issue, Union Telecom Minister Jyotiraditya M. Scindia said that national parks and wildlife sanctuaries are protected under the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972, which restricts large-scale infrastructure development to safeguard biodiversity. However, he assured that the Centre would extend full support and work closely with the Arunachal Pradesh government and Chief Minister Pema Khandu to address the connectivity challenges.
