Excelsior Correspondent
REASI, Sept 28: District Development Commissioner Reasi, Dr Shahid Iqbal Choudhary has directed BSNL to provide telephone connectivity at Cave Shrine of Shri Shiv Khori to facilitate pilgrims visiting the shrine every day.
Taking serious note of lack of basic connectivity at such an important religious place and also from security point of view, the BSNL has been asked to provide a PCO with 4 connections for use by visiting pilgrims and also one WLL Connection for Management office near the cave.
Telecom District Manager and District Engineer have also been instructed to improve mobile connectivity in Katra, Reasi, Arnas and Mahore areas where signals have been reported to be weak in many pockets.
The DC has asked for carrying out a fresh survey for subscriber base in remote areas for installation of more mobile towers for providing better communication facilities to general public and also ensuring efficient preparedness for disaster management.
Additional Deputy Commissioner, Rajinder Singh Tara will monitor the performance of BSNL and obtain feedback from public based on which the district administration contemplates to initiate further action in the matter for ensuring improved connectivity and universal coverage.
Stressing on adhering to Universal Service Obligation by BSNL, the DC has directed the agency to ensure hassle free connectivity failing which action will be initiated.
The TDM and TDE of BSNL have assured the district administration for improved connectivity.
TDE Udhampur-Reasi Panju Ram, submitted that new cable has been laid and further improvement is under process to improve connectivity in Reasi, Pouni, Arnas and Mahore. He also assured new connections in Bagga and Dharmari areas.
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