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Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia Launches Sanchar Saathi App, NBM 2.0, and ICR Facility to Enhance Telecom Connectivity.

National | Dated: 21 Jan 2025

In January 2025, Union Minister Jyotiraditya Madhavrao Scindia, Ministry of Communications (MoC), launched several citizen-centric initiatives, including the Sanchar Saathi Mobile Application (App), the National Broadband Mission (NBM) 2.0, and the Intra Circle Roaming (ICR) facility at Digital Bharat Nidhi (DBN)-funded 4G (fourth generation) mobile sites in New Delhi, Delhi.

🎯 Key Highlights:

  • - The Sanchar Saathi Mobile App is a user-friendly platform designed to enhance telecom security by empowering citizens to secure their telecom services and protect against fraud.

💡 Other Important Facts:

  • (i) NBM 2.0, an expansion of the earlier NBM 1.0, aims to advance India's digital infrastructure and bridge connectivity gaps.
  • (ii) Under NBM 2.0, the government plans to connect the remaining 1.7 lakh villages and enhance broadband speeds to 100 Mbps (Megabits per second).
  • (iii) The launch of Intra Circle Roaming (ICR) at Digital Bharat Nidhi (DBN)-funded 4G sites allows subscribers of multiple Telecom Service Providers (TSPs) to access 4G services from a shared tower, enhancing connectivity while reducing costs.

📚 Test Your Knowledge:

Who recently launched the Sanchar Saathi App, NBM 2.0, and ICR Facility to enhance telecom connectivity?

Correct Answer: Jyotiraditya Scindia

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