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SANCHAR MITRA SCHEME from Vajirao & Reddy Institute

By : Author Desk Updated : 2025-12-20 15:40:07

SANCHAR MITRA SCHEME

  • The Sanchar Mitra Scheme, launched by the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), was discussed in the Lok Sabha on 10 December 2025.
  • In addition, DoT rolled out the scheme nationwide, expanding it from a pilot initiative into a full-scale national programme to empower youth as digital ambassadors.
BACKGROUND
  • The Sanchar Mitra Scheme was initially piloted in select institutions.
  • After a positive response and visible impact, it has now been scaled up for nationwide implementation across all States and Union Territories.
  • The scheme aims to harness India’s Yuva Shakti to strengthen digital literacy, telecom awareness, and cyber safety at the grassroots level.
WHAT IS THE SANCHAR MITRA SCHEME? The Sanchar Mitra Scheme is a volunteer-based digital outreach programme of the DoT. Under this scheme
  • University and college students are nominated as Sanchar Mitras.
  • These students act as digital ambassadors.
  • They bridge the gap between:
    • Government telecom initiatives
    • Telecom service providers
    • Citizens
VISION & PHILOSOPHY The scheme reflects India’s broader vision of leadership in:
  • Democracy
  • Demography
  • Digitization
  • Delivery
As described by the Union Minister for Communications, the scheme transforms youth energy into responsible digital participation. OBJECTIVES The main objectives are to:
  • Promote digital empowerment and literacy
  • Create awareness about citizen-centric telecom services
  • Prevent telecom and cyber frauds
  • Promote mobile security and cyber hygiene
  • Address public concerns related to EMF radiation
  • Encourage responsible and safe telecom usage
THREE PILLARS OF THE SCHEME The Sanchar Mitra Scheme is built on three pillars:
  1. Connect : Linking citizens with telecom services and government initiatives
  2. Educate : Creating awareness about digital safety, cyber fraud prevention, and telecom rights
  3. Innovate : Encouraging youth-driven solutions and awareness models.
ROLE OF SANCHAR MITRAS Sanchar Mitras are expected to:
  • Conduct awareness drives in:
    • Communities
    • Educational institutions
    • Public spaces
  • Educate citizens on:
    • Digital safety
    • Cyber fraud prevention
    • Mobile security practices
    • EMF radiation awareness
  • Engage with:
    • Local communities
    • NGOs
    • Grassroots institutions
They act as catalysts for informed and responsible digital behaviour. ELIGIBILITY & PARTICIPATION The scheme is open to students from institutions that:
  • Offer courses in:
    • Telecom
    • Electronics
    • Computer science
    • Cyber security or related fields
  • Are identified in consultation with local DoT field units and LSA offices
Current status:
  • Implemented across all States and Union Territories
  • 222 institutions are participating nationwide
IMPLEMENTATION MECHANISM
  • Nodal Ministry: Department of Telecommunications
  • Execution: Through LSA field offices of DoT
  • Training support:
    • National Communications Academy – Technology (NCA-T)
    • DoT Media Wing
TRAINING & CAPACITY BUILDING Sanchar Mitras receive structured training in:
  • Digital safety and cyber hygiene
  • Telecom fraud prevention
  • EMF radiation standards and awareness
  • Emerging technologies such as:
    • 5G
    • 6G
    • Artificial Intelligence
    • Cyber security
This training prepares students for real-world digital outreach YOUTH EXPOSURE & OPPORTUNITIES To encourage excellence, Sanchar Mitras are:
  • Periodically assessed on:
    • Outreach impact
    • Innovation
    • Consistency
Outstanding performers may receive:
  • Internship opportunities
  • Participation in national telecom projects
  • Exposure through India Mobile Congress
  • Engagement with international bodies such as the International Telecommunication Union (ITU)
EXAMPLE As part of the first major outreach:
  • Assam LSA partnered with 18 engineering institutions
  • Institutions included IIT, IIIT, NIT, and other engineering colleges
  • An interactive session was held at BSNL Bhawan, Guwahati
  • Senior DoT officials briefed institutions on the scheme’s structure and goals
This shows the state-level rollout model of the scheme STRATEGIC IMPORTANCE OF THE SCHEME For Citizens
  • Better awareness of telecom services and rights
  • Reduced vulnerability to cyber and telecom frauds
  • Improved digital safety
For Youth
  • Leadership and community engagement
  • Exposure to emerging telecom technologies
  • Skill development aligned with Digital India
For India
  • Strengthens digital governance
  • Supports secure and inclusive digitization
  • Builds a skilled telecom and research-ready workforce.
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