It would be a good news for the Haridwar residents and pilgrims who are planning to visit Haridwar to take a dip in ongoing Ardh Kumbh Mela-2016. As part of the Digital India initiative, BSNl has launched a digital initiative at the sanctum sanctorum Har-ki-Pauri which would soon see lakhs of pilgrims gather on the first snan of Ardh Kumbh Mela on January 14. The wi-fi has been made applicable from January 9 onwards.
Director BSNl N K Gupta during his visit to the city said, “As a special initiative, BSNl has launched free wi-fi zone with special amplification feature at Har Ki Pauri. Wi-fi spots will be given in other parts of Northern India soon.” Asked about the duration of the facility, the director said the initial fifteen minutes would be free of cost later on charges shall be levied as per the rates. “It is good enough if one gets 15 minutes free to talk to. One can talk at length through WhatsApp internet connectivity and pass one’s well message, even upload photo to one’s friends.” Talking about the misuse of wi-fi the director said, “We shall be giving wi-fi after identity capture that is taking the Mobile details of the user. So it cannot be misused.” However from point of cyber crime, State Director General of Police B S Sidhu said, “We are prepared for the worst situations and had done preparations since long. If such a situation arises that communication network is being misused through wi-fi or satellite phones, network jammers shall be made in use.