Sanchar Mitra Scheme

UPSC Reference Category: National

Key Facts

The Sanchar Mitra Scheme is an initiative of the Department of Telecommunications (DoT).

It aims to involve students as ambassadors of:

  • Digital safety

  • Telecom awareness

  • Mobile security

  • Prevention of telecom fraud

  • Responsible telecom usage

The scheme is implemented through DoT's Liberalised Service Area (LSA) field offices and is open to students of technical institutions with relevant programmes.

Key Pointer

Sanchar Mitra → DoT → Students → Telecom awareness → Cyber/digital safety