PM Modi At Odisha BSNL Network Launch: India Joins Elite League with a ‘Swadeshi 4G’ Technology
Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched India’s native ‘Swadeshi 4 G’ network stack, which marks a historical milestone, placing India along with Denmark, Sweden, South Korea, and China as nations that are capable of producing homegrown telecom gear. This initiative is a significant step forward in India’s telecommunications capabilities.
In celebration of Bharat Nigam Limited’s silver anniversary, PM Modi inaugurated over 97500 4G mobile towers in the entire country. This included 92600 sites that use 4G technology and are operated by a state-owned telecom provider. PM Modi Odisha BSNL Network Expansion was developed using indigenous technology at a cost estimated to be Rs 37,00 crore.
India’s launch of its ‘Swadeshi 4G stack’ demonstrates the growing independence the country has in the telecoms industry. The cloud-based network is future-ready and can upgrade seamlessly to 5G, allowing India to become a global player in telecom equipment manufacturing.
The double-engine government is committed to accelerating the pace of development in Odisha. Addressing a programme during the launch of various projects in Jharsuguda. https://t.co/XpQjHIuMXR
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) September 27, 2025
This rollout of the PM Modi BSNL Network in Odisha is directly aligned with Prime Minister Modi’s Digital India Vision, focusing on bridging digital divides and empowering the rural communities across the country. This transformative initiative will connect over 26,700 villages that were previously not connected, including 2,472 in Odisha. This initiative will bring connectivity to remote areas, border locations and zones affected by left-wing extremism.
The expansion of the network is anticipated to reach over 20 lakh additional subscribers and significantly expand BSNL’s reach in underserved areas. These towers, which are powered by solar energy, form India’s biggest cluster of sustainable and environmentally friendly telecom sites. They also advance the nation’s green infrastructure commitment.
The Prime Minister also announced India’s 100% 4G network saturation through his Digital Bharat Nidhi Initiative. The project, which is in mission mode, connects between 29,000 and 30,000 villages to ensure coverage throughout rural India.
This 4G technology is the result of years’ worth of development and research by Indian scientists and engineers. It reduces India’s dependency on foreign manufacturers. The technological breakthrough strengthens India’s position on the global telecoms market, while also enhancing its national security by using infrastructure that is controlled domestically.
Bharat Nigam Limited, India’s largest telecom company, provides comprehensive services throughout the nation. BSNL was established as a state-owned enterprise and has played a vital role in India’s digitalisation initiatives.
