Sanchar Mitra Scheme

In a written reply to a question in the Lok Sabha, the Minister of State for Communications and Rural Development informed that 222 institutions are currently participating in the Sanchar Mitra Scheme.

About the Scheme

The Sanchar Mitra Scheme is a youth-oriented initiative launched by the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) under the Ministry of Communications.
The scheme aims to utilise the energy and technical knowledge of students to promote safe and responsible digital behaviour among citizens.

Objectives

The main objective of the scheme is to create trained student volunteers who can spread awareness about mobile safety, telecom fraud prevention, and government digital initiatives.

Role of Sanchar Mitras

Under the scheme, selected students are designated as Sanchar Mitras.
They conduct awareness campaigns in communities, educational institutions, and public spaces to educate people on the secure and responsible use of telecom services.

Eligibility

The scheme is open to students from technical institutions offering courses in telecommunications, electronics, computer science, cybersecurity, or related fields, provided the institution has agreed to participate in the scheme.

Training and Capacity Building

Sanchar Mitras receive structured training from subject experts and the National Communications Academy – Technology (NCA-T).
The training covers cybersecurity, emerging telecom technologies, and telecom policies and regulations.

Incentives and Opportunities

Top-performing Sanchar Mitras may receive opportunities to:

Participate in research and development projects and telecom start-ups
Contribute to policy and standards-related work
Take part in field surveys and DoT initiatives
Attend national conferences and events

Recognition and incentives are coordinated by DoT units using existing institutional resources.

Implementation

The Sanchar Mitra Scheme is implemented across all States and Union Territories through the Licensed Service Area (LSA) field offices of the Department of Telecommunications

Source: INDIAN EXPRESS

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