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The Department of Telecommunications' (DoT) Sanchar Saathi initiative, featuring the Chakshu facility, empowers citizens to report fraud communications. Since its inception, it has led to significant disconnections and blacklisting to prevent telecom resource misuse. The initiative works collaboratively with various national agencies using the Digital Intelligence Platform, reducing substantial
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The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has implemented comprehensive policy and technical initiatives to enhance telecom network security and mitigate cyber threats. In an effort to prevent spoofed calls and combat telecom fraud, DoT has introduced systems to identify such threats and a citizen-centric initiative, Sanchar Saathi, to report suspicious activities.
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The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has implemented the Telecommunications (Telecom Cyber Security) Amendment Rules, 2025, enhancing security measures within the telecom sector. Central to this initiative is the Sanchar Saathi platform, which aids in reporting fraud, blocking lost mobile devices, and verifying legitimate mobile connections. Since its launch, over 1.
Sanchar Saathi
The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) announced that its Sanchar Saathi initiative has successfully recovered over 50,000 lost and stolen mobile phones in October 2025, contributing to a total of over 7 lakh recoveries nationwide. Karnataka and Telangana led with over 1 lakh recoveries each, while Maharashtra followed with over
IMEI Tampering
The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) in India has issued a warning regarding the serious legal consequences of tampering with International Mobile Equipment Identity (IMEI) numbers. Under the Telecommunications Act, 2023, tampering with telecommunication identifiers is strictly prohibited, with penalties including imprisonment and hefty fines. Citizens are encouraged to use the
Sanchar Saathi
The Sanchar Saathi initiative by the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has successfully recovered over 6 lakh lost and stolen mobile handsets, showcasing the effectiveness of its AI-powered platform. This citizen-centric digital safety initiative integrates real-time collaboration between DoT, telecom service providers, and state police, significantly enhancing recovery rates. The program
Sanchar Saathi
The Sanchar Saathi Mobile App, launched by the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), has surpassed 50 lakh downloads within six months. The app enhances telecom security by allowing users to report fraudulent communications directly from their call and SMS logs. It supports multiple languages and has led to significant recoveries of
telecom fraud
The Union Minister of Communications, Shri Jyotiraditya Scindia, announced in Parliament that over 13.6 million mobile numbers have been disconnected as part of a nationwide initiative to combat telecom fraud. The government has implemented various tech-enabled measures, including the Sanchar Saathi portal and a Digital Intelligence Platform, to enhance
Sanchar Saathi
Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia chaired a stakeholders meeting to enhance efforts against telecom cyber frauds under the Sanchar Saathi initiative. The initiative has successfully disconnected over 82 lakh fake mobile connections and blocked more than 35 lakh lost or stolen phones. The Sanchar Saathi mobile app, launched in Hindi and