Economy, Banking and Finance · 3 February 2026
Government of India (GoI) proposes ₹73,990 crore outlay for Telecom Ministry
Exam-focused facts from the 3 February 2026 current affairs briefing.
Key facts
- The Government of India (GoI) proposed a ₹73,990 crore outlay for the Telecom Ministry, representing a 38% increase from the Revised Estimate (RE) of ₹53,000 crore.
- Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) is allocated ₹28,473 crore for capital infusion, spectrum costs, network rollout, and internal Capital Expenditure (CAPEX) requirements.
- The Average Revenue Per User (ARPU) of BSNL grew by approximately 9%, increasing from ₹90 to ₹99.
- An allocation of ₹1,39,000 crore is designated for the BharatNet project to improve rural broadband infrastructure.
- The budget for the Development of the North East Region increased from an RE of ₹4,495 crore to ₹6,800 crore, a jump of nearly 50%.
- Development initiatives for the North East include the provision of 4,000 e-buses for urbanisation and the establishment of five Buddhist circuits across six states.