Kuwait's telecom service provider VIVA has announced a special offer for its prepaid mobile customers on the occasion of Indian Independence Day which will allow its customers to make calls to families and friends in India for 50 fils per minute after the first three minutes of the call.

The offer is valid for three days beginning Wednesday.

VIVA said the scheme is meant to extend support to expat community in Kuwait and catering to their needs.

“We are continuously making an effort to create opportunities for its customers, and explore different means in which it can serve the different cultures, through new services and products”, Viva said.