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Sanchar Mitra Scheme
- 17 Jul 2025
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The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has launched the Sanchar Mitra Scheme as a nationwide initiative to promote digital literacy, cyber hygiene, and telecom awareness among citizens.
Sanchar Mitra Scheme:
- About: It is a volunteer-based digital outreach programme that engages university students, designated as Sanchar Mitras to raise awareness on telecom safety, cyber fraud prevention, responsible mobile usage, and electromagnetic field (EMF) radiation concerns.
- Key Features:
- Students from relevant technical backgrounds (telecom, electronics, computer science, cybersecurity) are nominated in collaboration with local DoT units.
- Structured training is provided by National Communications Academy–Technology (NCA-T) and DoT’s Media Wing in emerging areas like 5G, 6G, AI, EMF safety, and cybersecurity.
- Exceptional volunteers may gain access to internships, national telecom projects, India Mobile Congress, and international forums like International Telecommunication Union (ITU).
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