The Government of India has recently launched a new mobile app called Sanchar Saathi App. This app is designed to strengthen telecom security and empower citizens. The app developed by the Department of Telecommunications (DOT) aims to protect mobile users from fraud and cyber crimes.
Sanchar Saathi app is a user-friendly platform that helps people to protect their mobile connections and report suspicious activities. This app is available on both Android and iOS platforms, which will give more than 90 million smartphone users of the country.
What is Sanchar Saathi App?
Sanchar Saathi App is a government mobile application that provides security and facilities related to telecom services to citizens. This app is the mobile version of the Sanchar Saathi portal launched in May 2023. Through this app, users can manage their mobile connections, report fraud calls and block lost phones.
The main features of sanchar saathi app
| Speciality | Description |
| Chakshu | Reporting suspected fraud calls and SMS |
| Learn mobile connection | Information about all mobile connections released in your name |
| Block Lost/Stolen handset | Blocking of mobile lost or stolen |
| Handset reality | Closing the authenticity of mobile handset |
| Report international calls | Reporting international calls coming from Indian number |
| KYC verification | Online KYC verification facility |
| Data usage tracking | Monitoring data usage |
| Spam management | Security from spam calls and messages |
Benefits of sanchar saathi app
Sanchar Saathi app has many important advantages:
- Security from Fraud: App helps in reporting suspicious calls and messages
- Connection Management: Manage all your mobile connections from one place
- Lost phone safety: Block missing or stolen phone immediately
- Handset Verification: Check its authenticity while buying new phones
- KYC Facility: Online KYC verification facility
- Data tracking: Keep an eye on your data usage
- Spam Protection: Avoid unwanted calls and messages
How to use Sanchar Saathi App?
Follow these steps to use Sanchar Saathi app:
- Download app from Google Play Store or Apple App Store
- Open the app and tap on ‘Explore’
- Tap on ‘Proceed’ for registration
- Give required permissions (phone log, SMS access etc.)
- Enter your name
- Send SMS to 14422 for verification
- Use the app facilities on completion of registration
Chakshu – fraud reporting feature
Chakshu Sanchar is an important feature of the Saathi app that helps in reporting suspected fraud communication. Through this you:
- Suspected calls and SMS can report
- Can complain of cybercrime and financial fraud
- You can give information about fake WhatsApp accounts
- Can report impression or other misuse
Blocking lost phone
Through the Sanchar Saathi app you can easily block your lost or stolen mobile phone:
- Select ‘Block Lost/Stolen Handset’ option in the app
- Enter your phone’s IMEI number
- Confirm to block the phone
- The phone will not be used after blocking
- You can also unblock it when you get a phone
Mobile connections information
Through this feature, you can get information about all the mobile connections released in your name:
- Can know how many connections are there in your name
- Can report unnecessary or unauthorized connections
- Can close any suspicious connection
- Can manage your mobile numbers better
Cessing the authenticity of the handset
Sanchar Saathi app helps you check the authenticity of mobile handsets:
- Enter the phone’s IMEI number
- App will verify the phone information
- You will be able to know whether the phone is real or fake
- Use this feature when buying a new phone
Reporting international calls
Sometimes international calls come from Indian number. To report such calls:
- Select ‘Report International Call’ option in the app
- Give information about the call number
- Call time and date tell
- Other details such as the purpose of the call etc.
Online KYC verification
Through the Sanchar Saathi app you can verify your KYC online:
- Choose KYC Verification Option in the app
- Upload your documents (Aadhar card, PAN card etc.)
- Upload selfies
- Wait for the verification process to be completed
Monitoring data usage
To monitor your mobile data usage:
- Use ‘Data Usage Tracking’ feature in the app
- See your data plan and use information
- Set the alert when the data is finished
- Optimize your data usage
Spam management
To avoid unwanted calls and messages:
- Use ‘Spam Management’ feature in the app
- Block suspected numbers
- Report spam calls and messages
- Activate DND (do not disturb) service
Achievements of sanchar saathi
Sanchar Saathi portal and app have achieved many achievements so far:
- 2.75 crore fraud mobile connections closed
- More than 25 lakh lost phones blocked
- 12.38 lakh fake Whatsapp accounts closed
- 11.6 lakh illegal bank accounts closed
- More than 9 crore people used portal
Importance of sanchar saathi app
Sanchar Saathi app is very important for mobile users:
- It helps prevent telecom fraud
- It promotes digital security
- It gives citizens control over their mobile connections
- It helps the government to fight cyber crimes
- It carries forward Digital India Mission
conclusion
Sanchar Saathi app is an important initiative of the Government of India that makes mobile users safe and empowered. This app provides many important facilities such as prevention from fraud, connection management and digital security. Every smartphone user should use this app for its safety.
Disclaimer
This article has been written only for the purpose of information. The Sanchar Saathi app is a real official initiative, but all its features and functionality should be confirmed from official sources. Be sure to follow the use and safety instructions of the app. In case of any doubt, please contact the official website or helpline of the Department of Telecommunications.
