Sanchar Saathi Portal launched by Union Minister Shri Ashwini Vaishnav

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Union Communications Minister Ashwini Vaishnav launched the Sanchar Saathi portal during a function in New Delhi.

An Overview of the News

• Sanchar Saathi Portal aims to empower mobile phone users by providing essential services.

• Essential Services: The portal provides services such as tracking and blocking of lost mobile phones.

• Citizen-centric: The Sanchar Saathi portal focuses on the needs and requirements of mobile phone users.

• Accessibility: The Portal has been designed to be easily accessible to all users.

• Collaborative effort: It is a joint effort between the government and mobile phone service providers.

About Sanchar Saathi Portal:

• It is an initiative developed by the Department of Telecom.

• It allows citizens to control the connections associated with their names.

• The portal consists of three modules to enhance security and reduce fraudulent activities.

• The purpose of the Central Equipment Identity Register is to block lost or stolen mobiles.

• Knowing your mobile connection section provides an easy way to cut unnecessary connections.

• An artificial intelligence and facial recognition solution has been implemented to identify fake customers.

• The portal has detected more than 40 lakh bogus connections and disconnected more than 36 lakh connections.