Directs strengthening of network coverage
RAMBAN, APRIL 27: Deputy Commissioner Ramban Mohammad Alyas Khan today chaired a meeting of the District Level Telecom Committee to review the overall telecom services and network coverage in the district. The review focused on seamless and reliable connectivity across Ramban, with special emphasis on remote areas and the National Highway.
The meeting was attended by Additional Deputy Commissioner Varunjeet Singh Charak; ACR Shokat Hayat Mattoo; ACD Sheraz Ahmed; Divisional Engineer; Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL); Luxmi Narayan Saini; Tehsildar Headquarters Reejuta Mahajan. Sub-Divisional Magistrates, other concerned officers and representatives of private telecom companies joined the meeting virtually.
Reviewing the ongoing works, the Deputy Commissioner directed BSNL and representatives of private telecom service providers, including Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel, to expedite the process of covering all identified shadow areas in the district. He emphasized improving connectivity in tunnels and along the National Highway from Nashri to Banihal, as well as at other vulnerable and strategically important locations, particularly in view of the upcoming Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra. He further instructed that the coverage areas of already installed towers be revisited to maximize outreach.
Emphasizing public convenience and safety, the Deputy Commissioner said “All existing telecom towers must remain functional round the clock.” He stressed the need for adequate power backup and fuel arrangements at tower sites to ensure uninterrupted services, particularly during adverse weather conditions and natural calamities, so as to avoid communication lapses during emergencies.
The Deputy Commissioner also reviewed the status of land acquisition cases as per indents submitted by BSNL for the installation of new telecom towers and directed concerned officers to expedite the process to prevent delays in project execution.
