DoT ensures seamless communication for Maha Kumbh Mela

Union Ministry of Communications has announced that in preparation for the Maha Kumbh Mela, the Department of Telecommunications has made extensive arrangements to ensure seamless communication across the Mela area and key public spaces in Prayagraj.

Telecom service providers have been instructed to deploy advanced technologies and optimize networks to accommodate the expected massive influx of attendees at the world’s largest religious gathering.

To support this effort, 126 kilometres of optical fibre have been laid throughout Prayagraj city, enhancing the telecom infrastructure backbone. Additionally, 328 new towers and masts have been installed, bolstering network coverage across the urban area. In the Mela area itself, 192 kilometres of optical



fibre have been laid to provide high-speed, reliable network coverage.

Telecom services are also being optimized at key public spaces, including major transport hubs such as railway stations, bus stations, and airports, as well as holding areas, parking spaces, and highways leading in and out of Prayagraj.

To further enhance public safety and convenience, telecom providers have set up 53 help desks across the Mela area. These desks will assist with services such as reporting suspected fraud and blocking lost or stolen mobile phones. Besides, three disaster management centres have been established in the Mela area to support emergency communications and ensure prompt responses during any crises.