Chardhams in Uttarakhand Now Covered With 5G Mobile Coverage and Fibre Connectivity

In a significant stride towards the development and connectivity of Uttarakhand, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone for various projects in Mana, Uttarakhand. During the event, he emphasized the importance of preserving heritage and fostering development, stating that these are the pillars of a prosperous India in the 21st century.

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Launch of 2,00,000th 5G Site and Fibre Connectivity in Uttarakhand

As part of the government’s commitment to driving development, Union Minister for Communications, Railways, and Electronics and IT, Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw, along with Chief Minister of Uttarakhand, Shri Pushkar Singh Dhami, launched the 2,00,000th 5G site at Gangotri and dedicated fibre connectivity at Chardham to the nation in Dehradun, Uttarakhand. The ceremony witnessed the participation of several senior officials from the Central and State Government, both in person and virtually.

Prime Minister Modi’s Vision: 5G Rollout in India

The ambitious 5G services were launched by the Prime Minister on October 1, 2022, and within a short span of eight months, a remarkable 2,00,000 sites have been installed, covering 700 districts across the country. According to the statement, the 5G network has been successfully rolled out in all 28 states and 8 Union Territories, making it one of the fastest 5G rollouts in the world. Bharti Airtel was the first to launch 5G services in India.

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Chardhams Covered with 5G Mobile Coverage

One of the noteworthy achievements of this initiative is the extension of 5G mobile coverage to the revered Chardham sites, including Badrinath, Kedarnath, Gangotri, and Yamnotri. Chardhams (Badrinath, Kedarnath, Gangotri, Yamnotri), nestled high up in the Himalayas, are now covered with 5G Mobile coverage. Most of the Towers in the Chardham yatra route also have now been connected, ensuring seamless connectivity for pilgrims. In Hindi, ‘char’ means four and ‘dham’ refers to religious destinations.