DoT directs telecom operators to enhance connectivity for Maha Kumbh Mela 2025

NEW DELHI: In a bid to ensure seamless connectivity during the Maha Kumbh Mela 2025, the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has directed telecom service providers to deploy advanced technologies and optimize their networks.

The initiative aims to support the massive influx of people expected to attend the world’s largest religious gathering. Telecom operators such as Reliance Jio, Bharti Airtel, and Vodafone Idea (VIL) have already deployed 575 new Base Transceiver Stations (BTS) and upgraded 1,462 existing BTS units. Additionally, 126 km of optical fiber has been laid across Prayagraj city, and 328 new towers and masts have been installed to strengthen coverage throughout the urban area.