GS2 – Governance
Context:
The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) expanded the Sanchar Mitra Scheme into a national digital literacy movement to combat rising cyber fraud.
Overview:
- What is It?
A volunteer-driven outreach program empowering university students as Sanchar Mitras to promote telecom safety and cyber awareness. - Focus Areas:
- Digital hygiene
- Safe telecom practices
- Prevention of online fraud and misinformation
- Training & Engagement:
- Training by National Communications Academy (NCA-T)
- Topics: 5G, 6G, AI, EMF safety, cybersecurity
- Outreach via community campaigns, schools, and NGOs
- Incentives:
- Top volunteers gain internships, attend India Mobile Congress, or join international telecom forums
- Impact:
- Strengthens digital inclusion and telecom literacy
- Mobilises youth for nation-building through cyber-responsible behaviour