Total sites have been increased to 82, with 31 new ones installed along Yatra routes to provide seamless mobile connectivity
SIM distribution centres opened to extend telecom facilitation to Yatris
Routes from Lakhanpur to Qazigund and from Qazigund to Pahalgam and Baltal fully covered, including 5G technology at many places
Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has announced significant improvements in telecom infrastructure to ensure seamless mobile connectivity for pilgrims participating in the Shri Amarnathji Yatra 2024. In collaboration with major Telecom Service Providers (TSPs) including Airtel, BSNL, and Reliance JIO, the infrastructure has been upgraded to provide continuous coverage along the Yatra routes.
Increased Connectivity:
To ensure coverage, a total of 82 Sites (Airtel, RJIL and BSNL) shall be active. The Key locations covered are tabulated below.
A total of 31 new sites have been installed along the Yatra routes, increasing the total number from 51 in 2023 to 82 in 2024. This enhancement aims to provide seamless mobile connectivity to the pilgrims and public.
The routes from Lakhanpur to Qazigund and from Qazigund to Pahalgam and Baltal are fully covered with 2G, 3G, 4G, including 5G technology at many places for pilgrims and the public.
Some key points of SIM distribution centres have been opened apart from other locations to extend telecom facilitation to Yatris. These are enlisted below:
LOCATIONS:
- Lakhnapur
- Yatri niwas bhagwati nagr
- Chanderkot
- Anantnag
- Srinagar
- Srinagar airport
- Pahalgam
- Sonamarg
- Baltal
To ensure continuous coverage of Mobile services during Shri Amarnathji Yatra 2024, TSPs have installed BTS in the manner listed below:
The DoT remains committed to ensure a smooth and connected experience for all participants of the Shri Amarnathji Yatra 2024, leveraging advanced telecom technologies to support this important pilgrimage.