Bandipora, July 18:(KNS) District Development Commissioner Bandipora Dr Owais Ahmed on Saturday held a meeting with Head of the Internet Service Provider company-Jio to discuss the mobile internet connectivity issues in Gurez Valley.

During the meeting the Deputy Commissioner laid emphasis on extension of fixed line internet connectivity in Gurez valley for the benefit of the general public especially students and traders.

The service providers assured the Deputy Commissioner that they will resolve the connectivity issue in Gurez valley on priority by increasing the mobile internet connectivity and extension of fixed line internet connectivity in Gurez valley.

Dr Owais said 17 sites shall be operationalized in Gurez and Tulail areas by the year end on priority. He said the internet connectivity has gained even more importance during the current pandemic as general public especially students and traders have become more dependent on the internet.(KNS)