August 18, 2023 8:20 AM

Government makes biometric verification of mobile SIM card dealers mandatory and discontinues bulk connection mechanisms

The government has taken decisions to make biometric verification of mobile SIM card dealers mandatory and discontinue the bulk connection mechanism. Briefing the media in New Delhi , Communication Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said, registration will also be compulsory for all point-of-sale dealers. He said, the steps have been taken to check the practice of cyber frauds, fraudulent calls and protect the users. Talking about the Sanchar Sathi Portal, the Minister informed that 52 lakh fraudu...