Explanation: Centralized Equipment Identity Register (CEIR) was launched by Department of Telecom for blocking stolen/lost mobiles.

• The system is integrated with the Telecom Service Providers and Law enforcement Agencies.
• Working – The user submits the IMEI number along with the copy of police complaint of lost/stolen phone on the portal.
• The information is verified and then the system blocks the stolen mobile phones from being used in Indian networks.
• The system allows Law Enforcement Agencies to trace the stolen device if still in use.
• On recovery of stole devices, the user can unlock the device on the portal.

Source: FORUMIAS