M. A. R. S
Mumbai Amateur Radio Society known popularly as M. A. R. S is a registered society operating out of Mumbai - the finance capital of India.
About MARS
On 7th August 2000 a group of 25 active Hams launched a new Amateur Radio Club known as ” MUMBAI AMATEUR RADIO SOCIETY “.
M.A.R.S is a Society of active Amateur Radio operators in the city of Mumbai, the commercial capital of India. They are actively engaged in providing disaster management support, especially during the famour Ganapati Festival when they use their special knowledge and skills for managing the large number of people who turn up on the beaches.
Activities
Ganesh Visarjan a major festival in Mumbai. People from all caste and societies celebrate this Mega Festival. Lord Ganesha’s Idol, which is kept for ten days is immersed in the sea on the tenth day of the festival. MARS assists Government and non Government agencies by providing the communication link they all require. HAMS are stationed at the Police Department, First Aid tent, Life Guard Towers and various other points along the path of the procession in the following manner
- Keeps track of all the Ganpati Idols movement (Traffic at choke points).
- Works in co-ordination with the Life Guards (Tower & Speed boats).
- Co-ordinates with the First Aid Camp at Chowpatty & Ambulances.
- Co-ordinates with the Police for lost and found cases.
If you live in Mumbai and are wondering how to become a HAM, visit MARS website and fill up the registration form to become a member and get updated on next schedule of classes that would be conducted by them.
Official website: M. A. R. S.
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