Govt relaxes radiation limits for 5G towers to boost coverage: Report

•The government has eased EMF limits for 5G towers, doubling the permitted power density to 10 watts per square meter.

•The move aims to improve coverage and reduce network expansion costs by allowing signals to travel longer distances.

•India's new limit aligns with global standards, matching those of 137 countries, including EU nations and Japan.

•Telecom operators like Vodafone Idea, Bharti Airtel, and Reliance Jio are expected to benefit from lower costs and more efficient use of existing sites.