Telecom connectivity to boost with Sanchar Saathi App and NBM 2.0 launch

Union Minister of Communications Jyotiraditya M. Scindia unveiled a series of initiatives, including the Sanchar Saathi Mobile App, the National Broadband Mission (NBM) 2.0, and the inauguration of the Intra Circle Roaming (ICR) facility at Digital Bharat Nidhi (DBN)-funded 4G mobile sites.

The Sanchar Saathi Mobile App is designed to enhance telecom security and user empowerment. Available on Android and iOS platforms, the app provides tools for managing telecom-related concerns, including reporting suspected fraudulent communications, identifying unauthorized mobile connections, and blocking lost or stolen devices. Additionally, the app helps users verify the authenticity of mobile handsets.

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NBM 2.0 was launched to build on the progress of its predecessor, NBM 1.0, under which nearly 800,000 telecom towers were established. Scindia outlined several goals for NBM 2.0, including extending optical fiber connectivity to 270,000 villages by 2030, improving broadband speeds to a national average of 100 Mbps, and achieving 30% sustainable energy usage for mobile towers by 2030.

Other objectives include connecting 90% of key institutions such as schools and healthcare centers by 2030 and reducing the average disposal time for Right of Way applications to 30 days by the same year.

Scindia emphasized the role of telecommunications in enabling digital transactions, education, and governance, noting that India’s telecom infrastructure has facilitated extensive economic and social development.

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The introduction of ICR at DBN-funded 4G mobile sites aims to enhance connectivity in rural and remote regions. The initiative allows subscribers of different telecom service providers (TSPs) to use a single DBN-funded tower, reducing operators' costs while expanding service availability.

The Minister highlighted that this facility, currently implemented across approximately 27,000 DBN-funded towers, would provide seamless 4G connectivity to over 35,000 villages. TSPs such as BSNL, Airtel, and Reliance are participating in the collaboration.

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