dot-launches-sanchar-saathi-app-to-tackle-telecom-fraud

 Telecom Department on Friday launched Sanchar Saathi mobile app that aims to make it easier to report any suspected fraud communications by allowing public to flag such incidents directly from their mobile phone call logs.

Announcing this, telecom Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia also launched two other initiatives of DoT -- Vision for National Broadband Mission 2.0, and Intra circle roaming at 'Digital Bharat Nidhi' funded 4G mobile sites.

Sh.@JM_Scindia, Union Minister of Telecom, today launched Citizen Centric Telecom Initiatives 👇🏻

- SANCHAR SAATHI APP now LIVE
- Unveiling of National Broadband Mission 2.0 Vision Document
- Inauguration of Intra Circle Roaming at DBN-funded 4G Mobile Sites… pic.twitter.com/86VMMboSTN

— DoT India (@DoT_India) January 17, 2025

DoT's Sanchar Saathi portal launched in 2023 has been an effective mechanism in the crackdown against fraud calls and the new app will double down on these efforts by ensuring a secure environment for subscribers.

SANCHAR SAATHI APP is now LIVE!

Scan for your digital safety today and access essential tools at your fingertips!#SancharSaathiMobileApp pic.twitter.com/TNKhRHUE4O

— DoT India (@DoT_India) January 17, 2025

Unveiling the initiatives, Scindia said that the Sanchar Saathi initiative provides "a safe and secure environment where privacy and security of each customer are safeguarded".