<ul data-eligibleForWebStory="true"><li>The Gujarat government is in advanced discussions with private entities, including Reliance Industries Ltd, to establish cable landing stations along its coastline for international submarine cables.</li><li>Four proposals for cable landing station development are under review in Gujarat, with two proposed for Saurashtra region and two for South Gujarat region by private entities.</li><li>India currently hosts 17 cable landing stations in key locations, such as Mumbai, Chennai, Kochi, Tuticorin, and Thiruvananthapuram, operated by companies like Tata Communications, Reliance Jio, and Bharti Airtel.</li><li>The initiative aligns with the Gujarat IT/ITES Policy 2022–27, providing incentives for digital infrastructure projects, including land identification, capital expenditure assistance, and electricity tariff subsidies.</li></ul>

Gujarat Govt Reviews Proposals for Submarine Cable Landing Stations: Report

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