Telecom connectivity for annual Amarnath Yatra reviewed

TNN Bureau. Updated: 5/21/2019 10:37:54 AM

Srinagar: A high level meeting reviewed telecom connectivity for the annual pilgrimage to holy Amarnath cave shrine in south Kashmir Himalayas, an official spokesman said here.

He said on the directions of Governor Satya Pal Malik, who is also chairman of Shri Amarnath Shrine Board (SASB), Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the board took a meeting to review the preparedness for ensuring telecom connectivity for Yatra 2019. He urged the BSNL to ensure that all arrangements for improved and uninterrupted telecom connectivity are in place latest by June 20, 2019.

It was informed by the BSNL that for Yatra 2019, the infrastructure available with them shall be augmented and 3G/ High Speed Packet access (H) Services shall be ensured at all the Camps enroute to Holy Cave. Further Pre loaded SIMs Cards shall be made available to Yatris at Lakhanpur, Bhagwati Nagar Base Camp, Baltal, Chandanwari, Kachi Chawani Customer Service Center Jammu and Trikuta Nagar Customer Service Center Jammu. It was also agreed by BSNL to provide sustained connectivity to J&K Bank so that Micro ATM facility can be provided at upper Camps of Pajtarni, Sheshnag and Holy Cave.

CEO, SASB stressed upon Chief Engineer PDD, Director FCS & CA and other related agencies to work in coordination for ensuring reliable telecom services in the Yatra area. Private Telecom Operators i.e. Reliance-Jio and Airtel were also impressed upon to provide their services in the upcoming Yatra.


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