Latest News | Free WiFi Facility Operationalised for Kedarnath Pilgrims

Dehradun, May 3 (PTI) Pilgrims visiting Kedarnath will get free, high-speed WiFi in and around the Himalayan temple after the facility became operational on Saturday following a successful trial.

The pilgrims can avail themselves of the facility by registering their mobile numbers and generating a one-time password (OTP), Chief Development Officer (Rudraprayag) GS Khati said.

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The WiFi facility can be availed for 30 minutes, he said.

Continuous efforts are being made to further improve facilities for Char Dham pilgrims.

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The disaster-sensitive Rudraprayag district in which the temple is situated has already established its own wireless intranet system -- District Disaster Resource Network.

The system not only operates continuously even during disasters or emergencies but also has mobile data, voice calling and high-quality CCTV visual capabilities, Khati said.

During the July 2024 Kedarnath trek route disaster, when other mobile networks had completely stopped working, this system became a lifeline for travellers, labourers and rescue teams.

The stranded pilgrims could contact their families using the network. It also helped the relief and rescue operation.

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