'We need 4G network': Poor internet connectivity hampers online classes, Covid vaccination drive in border areas of Ladakh

Poor internet connectivity is hampering both the online classes of students living near LAC Ladakh and also the Covid-19 vaccination drive in process. Despite pleas, there has been no help from the army authorities or administration.

The India-China tussle and the Covid-19 outbreak have jolted the lives of people living in the remote areas of Ladakh, literally cut off from the world in many ways. It’s the schoolchildren who are affected the most. Besides, the all-important Covid vaccination drive is also impacted as villagers are unable to book slots in these remote areas in the absence of proper internet connectivity. School kids from remote Ladakh areas close to LAC have trouble attending online classes during the Covid outbreak due to poor internet connectivity. These kids from Phobrang make a plea for good 4 G connectivity in the area.Video courtesy: @kstanzinladakh Councilllor Chushul pic.twitter.com/rOprsH9RTL Not just online classes, people are unable to book slots for vaccines in these border villages of Ladakh. Listen to @kstanzinladakh who urges the government to improve connectivity and other facilities. Says on the other side China has these pic.twitter.com/nRAZ0uayzy Unable to attend school, students are expected to be part online classes, but poor internet connectivity has hampered their school activities. Some students have to walk for kilometres for a 2G Wi-Fi facility at a panchayat ghar or community hall that can only cater to a few.