DoT enhances telecom infrastructure for Shri Amarnathji Yatra 2024
DoT enhances telecom infrastructure for Shri Amarnathji Yatra 2024
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:
Location
Lakhnapur
Yatri Niwas Bhagwati Nagar
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:
Operator-Location Connectivity Sites Marking
Base Camp (Pahalgam and Baltal) to Holy Cave
Operator
Sites (Location)
Airtel
19 sites (Soanmarg, Nilgrath Army Camp, Baltal-1, Baltal-2, Domail-1, Domail-2 Army Camp, Rail Patri, Burari, Sangam, Holi Cave, Panchtarni, Poshpatri, Sheshnag, Chandanbari, Nunwan Base Camp, and Multiple Yatri Niwas along the routes) having 2G, 4G & 5G coverage
BSNL
27 BTSs (Ranga Morh, Baltal, Domail Check Post, Domail, Rail Patri-1 Rail Patri-2, Barari, Y-Junction, Sangam, Holi Cave, Panchtarni, Kelnar-1, Kelnar-2, Posh Patri, Mahagunus Top, Wabal, Sheshnag, Nagakoti, Zojibal-1, Zojibal-2, Pisu Top, Chandanwari, Pahalgam, Nunwan Base Camp, and Multiple Yatri Niwas along the routes) having 2G, 3G and indigenous 4G coverage
RJIL
36 sites (Gansibal Pahalgam, Nunwan Base Camp, Pahalgam Bus Stand, Pahalgam Market, Lidder Park Pahalgam, Circuit Road Pahalgam, Lalipora Pahalgam, Lalipora ESC, Betab Velly, Chandanwari, Chandanwari Pahalgam, Pisu Top, Zojibal, Sheshnag Camp, Sheshnag Pahalgam, Mahagunas Pass, Poshpatri, Panchtarni-1 Panchtarni-2, Snagam Top, Holi Cave Pahalgam ESC, Holi Cave Pahalgam, BarariMarg, Rail Patri, Domail Camp, Domail, Baltal Base Came-1,2,3,4, Saribal Kangan, Nilgrath Sonamarg, New Truck Yard Sonamarg, Sonamarg Main Market, Sonamarg Road) having 4G, 5G (30 sites on 4G & 5G; 06 sites on 4G) coverage
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.