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GUWAHATI: Assam License Service Area (LSA), the field office of the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), Government of India, organised an interactive session at BSNL Bhawan, Guwahati, to promote the expanded Sanchar Mitra Scheme. The event brought together heads and representatives from IIT, IIIT, NIT, and other engineering colleges across Assam.
The scheme, launched by Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia, aims to engage student volunteers—termed Sanchar Mitras—as digital ambassadors to spread awareness about telecom safety, cybersecurity, and digital empowerment. The session was chaired by Sunita Chandra, Advisor, Office of DG Telecom, New Delhi, who highlighted the importance of bridging the gap between telecom initiatives and the public. She emphasized leveraging the energy of youth in strengthening digital communication awareness.
Suresh Puri, ADG and Head of Assam LSA, outlined the scheme’s three pillars—Connect, Educate, and Innovate—stressing the critical role of public awareness for secure and responsible telecom use. Hemendra Kumar Sharma, DDG (Media), DoT, underlined the need to educate citizens about digital frauds and EMF-related concerns. The Sanchar Mitra Scheme, initially piloted in select institutions, has now been scaled for nationwide implementation. Student volunteers from telecom, electronics, and computer science backgrounds will receive training from experts, including the National Communications Academy–Technology (NCA-T).
Sanchar Mitras will conduct awareness drives, engage with communities, and promote digital literacy. Outstanding participants may receive internships, opportunities in national projects, and representation at major forums like the India Mobile Congress. The event concluded with active participation from institutional representatives, reflecting strong enthusiasm for the initiative that aligns with India’s vision of becoming a global telecom innovation hub.
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