DoT, Telecom Operators Deploy Additional Infrastructure for Maha Kumbh Mela 2025

DoT, Telecom Operators Deploy Additional Infrastructure for Maha Kumbh Mela 2025
With the Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 fast approaching, the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has made significant preparations to ensure seamless communication for millions of devotees and visitors, with upgrades to telecom infrastructure across the city, Mela area, and key public spaces in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh. The telecom service providers have been instructed to deploy advanced technology and optimise networks to support the massive influx of people expected to attend the world’s largest religious gathering, the Ministry of Communications said on Thursday.

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Prayagraj City Area

To ensure a smooth experience for all visitors, 126 km of optical fibre has been laid throughout the Prayagraj city area. In addition, 328 new towers/masts have been installed, further strengthening coverage across the urban landscape. A total of 575 new Base Transceiver Stations (BTS) across all mobile technologies shave been deployed, in addition to an upgrade of 1,462 existing BTS units, ensuring robust and uninterrupted connectivity in the city during the Mela.

Mela Area

In the Mela area, which is expected to witness a massive gathering of devotees, 192 km of optical fibercable (OFC) has been laid to provide high-speed, reliable network coverage. To cater to the massive demand, 78 CoWs (Transportable Towers) and 150 outdoor Small Cell solutions are being deployed, ensuring smooth communication in crowded zones. The deployment of 352 new BTS units along with the upgrade of 50 existing BTS units, will further fortify the telecom services in the Mela area, The Ministry said.

Optimising Telecom Networks

“Telecom services are also being optimised at key public spaces, including major transport hubs like railway stations, bus stations, and airports, as well as holding areas, parking spaces, and highways leading into and out of Prayagraj. Special focus has been placed on the Green Corridor, a critical route for the smooth flow of traffic, ensuring consistent network service in high-traffic zones,” the central government said in a statement on January 2, 2025.