The Digital Infrastructure Providers Association (DIPA), a prominent industry body representing telecom infrastructure providers, has reached out to the Chief Secretaries of Punjab, Uttarakhand, Haryana, and Himachal Pradesh to seek their timely support amidst the ongoing flood situation affecting districts in these states.
To ensure uninterrupted telecom operations and round-the-clock connectivity during heavy rainfall and floods, DIPA has requested certain measures to be implemented. These include unrestricted access for telecom personnel to reach telecom sites, availability of diesel for telecom towers, provision of power supply, deployment of Cell on Wheels (COW) units, and contact details of dedicated Nodal Officers from relevant departments such as Electricity, Home (Police), and Petroleum. These officers would be the point of contact for any support required in addressing telecom infrastructure issues during this challenging period.
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T.R. Dua, Director-General of DIPA, emphasised the need for immediate support and intervention from the Chief Secretaries of the four states to ensure 24/7 availability of telecom connectivity in order to effectively address the urgent disaster situation. He highlighted that all DIPA's members, including leading companies in the telecom infrastructure and energy solution sectors, have taken proactive measures to maintain uninterrupted connectivity in flood-affected areas. These measures include arrangements for additional power backup, battery banks, spare parts, and stocking of diesel.
DIPA's esteemed members consist of renowned companies in the telecom infrastructure sector, such as ATC Telecom, Indus Towers, Tower Vision, Ascend Telecom, Summit Digitel, Sterlite Technologies, Space Tele Infra, Suyog Telematics, Signotox Towers Private Limited, Pratap Technocrats, iBus Infrastructure, as well as energy solution companies like Applied Solar Technologies.
By seeking the support of the Chief Secretaries and implementing the suggested measures, DIPA aims to ensure seamless telecom connectivity and contribute to the effective management of the flood situation in these states. The collaborative efforts between industry players and government authorities are crucial in overcoming the challenges posed by natural disasters and maintaining critical communication services for affected communities.
