Kumbh Mela 2019: What Jio, Airtel, Vodafone-Idea are offering devotees
Kumbh Mela 2019: The 55-day long Kumbh Mela commenced on Tuesday amid high security with the Shahi Snan of Akharas at Prayagraj in Uttar Pradesh. Thousands of visitors had started arriving in the city on Monday for the mela being organised under the slogan of ''Chalo Kumbh Chale''. In Prayagraj, an area of 20 lakh sq.ft area has been designated for the street art projects under an initiative by Kumbh Mela Authority called ''Paint my city.'' During the event, leading telecom operators like Reliance Jio, Airel and Vodafone-Idea will provide exciting deals to their customers.
RFID technology
Vodafone-Idea has deployed RFID technology for millions of devotees attending the Kumbh Mela. Children under 14 and senior citizens can collect the RFID tags which will help to track their movements. (IANS)
Reliance Jio Kumbh mela app
Mukesh Ambani-owned Reliance Jio has launched the Kumbh mela app which will offer real-time status of trains and buses, emergency helplines and routes besides devotional content on its Jio TV. (Reliance Jio press release)
JioTV
JioTV will also telecast special events on Kumbh. (Reliance Jio press release)
Airtel TV app
Airtel TV app will exclusively stream Kumbh Mela proceeding. It has also tied up with companies to provide VR experience of the Mela to devotees. (Reuters)