Q. Which one of the following is the objective of “Sanchar Saathi Portal”?

[A] It provides a user-friendly interface for telecom professionals to engage in forums, discussions, and share best practices, promoting knowledge-sharing within the industry.

[B] Its purpose is to empower citizens by providing information about mobile connections issued in their name, enabling them to disconnect unnecessary connections, block or trace lost mobile phones, and verify the authenticity of devices when purchasing new or used mobile phones.

[C] It plays a pivotal role in promoting transparency and efficiency in the telecom sector by offering a centralized hub for regulatory compliance, licensing, and policy updates.

[D] It acts as a catalyst for fostering collaboration between government agencies, industry players, and other stakeholders to collectively address challenges and opportunities in the telecom sector.

Answer: B
Notes:

Explanation – Sanchar Saathi Portal is a citizen-centric initiative of the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) in India. It aims to empower mobile subscribers, strengthen their security, and increase awareness about citizen-centric initiatives of the government. The Sanchar Saathi Portal is designed to empower citizens by allowing them to know the mobile connections issued in their name, disconnect unnecessary connections, block/trace lost mobile phones, and check the genuineness of devices while buying new/old mobile phones.

Source: Forum IAS

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