Sanchar Mitra Scheme | 17 Jul 2025

Source: PIB 

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).