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The Union Minister for Communications , Ashwini Vaishnaw, launched the Sanchar Saathi Portal during a function held in New Delhi. This citizen-centric portal aims to empower mobile phone users by providing essential services, such as tracking and blocking lost mobile phones.

The Department of Telecommunications(DOT) has developed this initiative, which also allows citizens to control the connections associated with their names.The portal includes three essential modules to boost security and minimize fraudulent activities.

During the launch, the Union Minister explained how the Central Equipment Identity Register aims to block lost or stolen mobiles, while the Know your Mobile Connections section facilitates easy disconnection of unnecessary connections.

Additionally, he discussed the third module, an Artificial Intelligence and Facial Recognition solution designed to identify fraudulent subscribers.He highlighted that the portal has successfully detected over 40 Lakh fraudulent connections and disconnected more than 36 Lakh connections.

Let's discuss some more detail about 'Sanchar Saathi '📱!

What is the Sanchar Saathi portal?

The Sanchar Saathi portal is an initiative launched by the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) in India to help people locate and block their lost or stolen mobile phones. It is part of the government's efforts to promote digital literacy and secure digital transactions in India.

How to track and block your lost smartphone?

Users can visit the Sanchar Saathi portal website and register by entering personal and phone details, along with the police complaint number and a copy of the complaint. Once registered, users can locate and block their lost smartphone by entering the IMEI number and selecting the reason for blocking.

How to unblock your lost or stolen smartphone if you get it back?

To unblock a lost or stolen smartphone, users can visit the Sanchar Saathi portal and enter the request ID received while blocking, along with the mobile number and reason for unblocking. After entering the captcha and OTP, the phone will be unblocked and can be used again.

Before using the Sanchar Saathi portal to track and block a lost smartphone, users must file a police complaint and provide the complaint number and a copy of the complaint.

Who can access this service, and is it free?

This Service is free and anyone with a valid mobile number can access the Sanchar Saathi portal in India to track and block their lost smartphone. The service is available across India.

How does it happen?

The Sanchar Saathi portal in India uses the Central Equipment Identity Register (CEIR) to help users track and block their lost smartphones.

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