New Sanchar Saathi Mobile App brings telecom security tools directly to the fingertips of every citizen

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Why in the news?

• In a landmark move to enhance telecom accessibility, security, and empowerment across India, the Union Minister of Communications, Sh. Jyotiraditya M. Scindia,  launched a suite of citizen-focused initiatives.

Important points:

• Key highlights of the event included the launch of the Sanchar Saathi Mobile App,National Broadband Mission (NBM) 2.0 and the inauguration of the Intra Circle Roaming  facility at DBN Funded 4G Mobile Sites.
  The Sanchar Saathi Mobile App is a user-friendly platform designed to fortify telecom security and empower citizens.

• The Sanchar Saathi Mobile App, available for both Android and iOS platforms,provides users with critical tools to secure their telecom resources and combat telecom frauds. 

• With over 90 crore smart phone users in the country, the Sanchar Saathi Mobile App aims to ensure that every individual has access to these vital services with just a few taps on their smartphone.

• The primary objective of NBM 2.0 is to connect the remaining 1.7 lakh villages across the country and to achieve ambitious milestones.

• “Our goal is to ensure that at least 60 out of every 100 rural households have access to broadband connectivity.

•  Additionally, we aim to achieve a minimum fixed broadband download speed of 100 Mbps, creating a robust digital infrastructure for rural India.