J&K Approves Land for Mobile Towers in 12 Remote Areas

Where J&K's Connectivity Stands

Percentages calculated from official figures.

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J&K's numbers look strong overall: about 96% of villages have mobile coverage. But the remaining 248 villages are mostly in remote, hilly and border belts, where geography makes towers expensive and difficult to build.

These are also the places where connectivity matters most. For families in border areas like Uri and Karnah, a mobile signal can mean the difference between reaching emergency help quickly or not. It also opens access to online classes, government services and digital payments that most of the country now takes for granted.

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That is why the land approval is significant. Securing land is often one of the biggest hurdles in building towers in difficult terrain. By clearing it, the government has removed a key bottleneck.

For Travellers: How Mobile Works in J&K

• Postpaid works: Postpaid connections from Jio, Airtel and BSNL work across the UT.
• Out-of-state prepaid doesn't: Prepaid SIMs issued outside J&K usually do not work due to security regulations.
• Get a local SIM: Visitors can buy a local prepaid or tourist SIM at major airports or railway stations with Aadhaar or passport KYC.
• Best coverage: Jio and Airtel offer the strongest 4G and some 5G in Srinagar, Jammu, Gulmarg and Pahalgam; BSNL has the widest reach in remote and high-altitude areas.

The Bottom Line

J&K has connected most of its villages. The new towers target the toughest remaining gaps, in border and mountain areas where a signal is not a convenience but a lifeline.

With inputs from IANS.