Sanchar Mitra Scheme

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Recently, the department of Telecommunications (DoT), Government of India rolled out Sanchar Mitra Scheme nationwide to empower youth as digital ambassadors.

About Sanchar Mitra Scheme

• It is focused on student volunteers—designated as Sanchar Mitras—will be empowered to raise awareness among the public about key telecom issues.
• Under this scheme Sanchar Mitras will raise awareness about issues, such as digital safety, cyber fraud prevention, and EMF radiation concerns, while also promoting responsible mobile usage and digital literacy.
• The expanded Sanchar Mitra Scheme not only aims to enhance public awareness but also provides participating students with exposure to cutting-edge telecom technologies including 5G, 6G, Artificial Intelligence, and Cyber Security.
• Through structured training, project participation, and engagement with real-world telecom initiatives, the scheme seeks to build a digitally aware, skilled, and research-oriented youth workforce.
• Participating institutions will be identified in consultation with local DoT field units, and students from relevant academic backgrounds—telecom, electronics, computer science, cyber security—will be nominated as Sanchar Mitras.
• Sanchar Mitras will receive necessary training from experts from field and from the National Communications Academy–Technology (NCA-T) and DoT’s Media Wing.
• Sanchar Mitras will carry out grassroots-level awareness drives, engage with communities and NGOs, and act as catalysts for informed digital behavior in their surroundings.
• To encourage excellence, participants will be assessed periodically based on innovation, consistency, and outreach impact.
• Outstanding performers may be offered exclusive opportunities including internships, involvement in national telecom projects, participation in high-level forums such as India Mobile Congress, and engagements with ITU standards and policy work.

Source: PIB

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