Ambani wants to make state ‘Digital devbhoomi’

Dehradun: Having invested over Rs 4,000 crore in Uttarakhand, richest Indian Mukesh Ambani on Sunday said his telecom venture Reliance Jio would in the next two years connect most of the 2,385-plus government schools and colleges with high-speed internet to make the state a ‘Digital Devbhoomi'.

 Speaking at the Uttarakhand Investors Summit, he said Jio would promote environment protecting industries and businesses. Ambani said he wanted to convert 'Devbhoomi Uttarakhand' into 'Digital Devbhoomi'.  “Jio will boost sustainable tourism. Jio will improve the delivery of healthcare, education and government services and improve the life of every citizen,” he said.  Jio is committed to a 'Digital Uttarakhand' where every citizen could have the best quality digital connectivity and services,” he said. PTI