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BSNL introduces short-term scheme for Sabarimala pilgrims
Eluru, Andhra Pradesh, Dec 23: Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has introduced a new short-term scheme to benefit lord Ayyappa devotees, on a pilgrimage to Sabarimala.
BSNL has released a special Sim card for excel services, as part
of its cellular services for devotees of Ayyappa, going to
Sabarimala.
Devotees from Andhra Pradesh, who throng the hill temple in
Kerala could avail this facility to talk with their family while on
their way to the shrine, BSNL general manager L Anantha Ram told
reporters here yesterday.
These Sim cards would be sold till January 14 next year to the
devotees, he added.
BSNL had opened special counters at Sabarimala, Thiruvella,
Chenganoor, Kottayam, Pathanamthitta and Palghat to sell the cards.
Ram said the roaming charges had been withdrawn for BSNL
mobile services (both Cellone and Excel).
Bureau Report