News: Sanchar Saathi is in news as DoT has ordered all smartphone makers to pre-install the app through mandatory directions.
About Sanchar Saathi App
- Sanchar Saathi is a citizen-centric initiative available as a mobile application and website.
- It empowers mobile subscribers, strengthens their security, and increases awareness about citizen-centric initiatives of the Government.
- Launched by : It was launched by the Department of Telecommunications in 2023.
- Aim: The app aims to safeguard mobile users by enabling identity management, fraud and scam reporting, device verification, and spreading awareness on telecom and cyber risks.
- Key services
- Chakshu tool: It allows users to report fraudulent communication like spam calls, SMS, or WhatsApp messages.
- Block lost/stolen devices: It helps users trace and block lost or stolen mobile phones so they cannot be used in India.
- Know mobile connections: It enables users to check the number of mobile connections registered in their name.
- Know genuineness of mobile handset: It allows users to check if a mobile phone is genuine before buying it.
- Report incoming international calls: It enables users to report international calls that appear as local Indian numbers.
