Bharti Airtel, India’s largest GSM mobile service provider today announced an initiative towards a social cause in association with NGO Namo Namah Parivaar to rescue the injured birds from the deadly string on Kite Day- The Uttarayan in Gujarat Telecom circle.
Come January and the state of Gujarat gears up to celebrate Uttarayan (The Kite Festivals) with colourful Kites, delectable chikkis and lots of music. During the same time Corporates and NGOs extend their helping hand to coordinate first aid to the victims of the deadly string.
“We have been working for the welfare of birds for last twelve years now. This year we have set up 18 first aid centers in and around the city of Ahmedabad and have around 500 qualified volunteers in the age group of 12 to 60 years to rescue the injured birds during this festival.
For this cause we have voluntary participation even from visually impaired people who would be stationed at the call centre supported by airtel and guiding the volunteers within 10 – 15 minutes to the rescue point. This prompt and efficient rescue drive will be operational from January 12th to January 16th
Our suggestion to the people at large is to avoid Chinese manja as they are lethal.” says Bhupendra Shah, President, Namo Namah Parivaar.
Speaking on the association, Mr. Shivan Bhargava, COO, airtel, Gujarat circle said “We at airtel strongly identify with the spirit in which festivals are celebrated in this state, but at the same time, it is our duty to control the manmade disasters in our own way. To create awareness, on the ills of using razor- sharp manja, airtel Gujarat circle would be sending precautionary messages to all their subscribers.
The two helpline numbers dedicated to this noble cause are 9898302525 and 9898402525. Our message to all is to pick up and dial airtel helpline numbers to save the avian community.”
Justin January 12, 2011 at 11:52 am
Smart move by Airtel to increase their Incoming IUC revenue in the name of Social Cause ……….if they didnt do it from a revenue perspective they should have made it TOLL FREE !!!
Keshav Jha January 12, 2011 at 10:29 am
Appreciable.
ARJUN CHANDRASHEKAR January 12, 2011 at 6:11 am
According to my Statistics Etisalat Dynamix Balwas(DB) Group Will Be Acquired By Reliance, Videocon Gsm Service Will Be Acquired by Bharti AirTel/IDEA Cellular Ltd ,S Tel Will Get Acquired by Aircel Ltd and Loop Telecom Will Be Acquired by Vodafone Essar Ltd
ARJUN CHANDRASHEKAR January 12, 2011 at 4:04 am
A GOOD INITIATIVE BY AIRTEL. BUT AIRTEL MUST HAVE TO TAKE CARE OF IT’S CUSTOMERS
Raghu January 12, 2011 at 12:10 am
@Kaushik Roy
oh my god too much increase. really they introduce such very good offers and then hike it later
Kaushik Roy January 11, 2011 at 11:20 pm
yes its true, from 11th Jan it changed
Manoj Abhigyan January 11, 2011 at 11:12 pm
Singapore Telecommunications (Singtel) increased stake in Bharti Airtel to 32.15 after it purchased shares worth Rs.13.6 million from the open market.
Raghu January 11, 2011 at 10:49 pm
@Sanjay Bafna
is what Mane is saying is right? can u please clarify?
Steve January 11, 2011 at 10:35 pm
wow thats a good move
santosh January 11, 2011 at 10:24 pm
why only gujrat…………………..
Mane January 11, 2011 at 9:47 pm
Reliance revised sms pack rates for prepaid users also
Now 1p sms pack at 39 and unlimite sms pack is available at 69
Sushil Modi January 11, 2011 at 9:29 pm
Very nice, good job Airtel
alamgir January 11, 2011 at 9:22 pm
The culprits must be from airtel, this is just a cover up, just like the unjustified drain of balance from customers’ accounts,
sagar kinkar January 11, 2011 at 9:16 pm
I think it’s nice but why not in whole India.
dayle January 11, 2011 at 8:56 pm
I hope the ban on Chinese manja is enforced.
Manoj Abhigyan January 11, 2011 at 8:48 pm
This is called social responsibility of corporate. Good move by Airtel.
tejas January 11, 2011 at 8:41 pm
great initiative by airtel
proved why its the largest network of the county
great going!!!!!!!!!!!!!1