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It is reported that BSNL is planning to hive of its 70,000 and odd mobile towers in to a separate company and share the infrastructure with private companies. This is said to be to increase its revenue. In the same way BSNL is proposing to hive its land bank assets also. there are about 4,400 hectares of BSNL land mainly in the heart of the cities and towns. Corporates are very much interested in getting these priceless assets for lease or purchase. Details of the proposals are not known.

BSNL may be directed by DOT to construct about 3,000 mobile towers in the North-East and naxal affected areas of 7 states. The USOF is expected to allot about Rs. 3,000 crore for this purpose. the government is yet to take the decision.