Government Launches Digital Platform to Combat Cyber Crimes Effectively

Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, alongside Minister of State for Communications, Mr. Devusinh Chauhan, unveiled the Department of Telecommunications's (DoT) Digital Intelligence Platform (DIP). The platform aims to foster collaboration among stakeholders to mitigate the misuse of telecom resources for cybercrime and financial fraud.

"The government has been persistently making efforts to check cyber-frauds under the secure India project."said Minister Vaishnaw.

Minister Vaishnaw delineated the three-tiered strategy under the Secure India project. He elucidated, "Efforts are directed at the National, Organisational, and Individual levels."

He underscored the pivotal role of awareness and education in empowering citizens to utilise tools effectively against cyber threats. Minister Vaishnaw commended the efficacy of the 'Sanchar Saathi' portal in combating cyber-attacks, stating, "It has successfully helped tackle such attacks."

Minister Devusinh Chauhan echoed Minister Vaishnaw's sentiments, applauding the DoT's endeavours in countering cybersecurity threats. He affirmed the ongoing commitment to develop and implement projects aimed at addressing emerging frauds.

Telecom Secretary Dr. Neeraj Mittal shed light on the functionality of the newly launched platforms. He emphasised their role as integral steps in safeguarding citizens' digital assets and curbing fraudulent activities. Dr. Mittal emphasised the platforms' accessibility exclusively to stakeholders, ensuring secure information exchange and collaboration.

Digital Intelligence Platform (DIP):

1. Secure and Integrated Platform: The Digital Intelligence Platform (DIP) serves as a secure and integrated platform for real-time intelligence sharing and coordination among stakeholders, including Telecom Service Providers (TSPs), law enforcement agencies (LEAs), banks, financial institutions (FIs), and social media platforms.

2. Information Exchange: DIP facilitates the exchange of information pertaining to cases of misuse of telecom resources, enhancing stakeholders' capabilities in addressing cyber threats within their respective domains.

3. Backend Repository: Acting as a backend repository, DIP stores citizen-initiated requests from the Sanchar Saathi portal for further action by stakeholders, streamlining the process of addressing reported issues.

4. Role-Based Access: Accessible only to authorized stakeholders over secure connectivity, DIP ensures the dissemination of relevant information based on stakeholders' roles, enhancing collaboration and effectiveness in combating cyber threats.

Chakshu Facility on Sanchar Saathi Portal: (https://sancharsaathi.gov.in)

1. Citizen-Centric Reporting: Chakshu, the latest addition to the Sanchar Saathi portal, empowers citizens to report suspected fraud communications received via various channels, including calls, SMS, or WhatsApp.

2. Reporting Categories: Citizens can report a range of fraudulent activities, such as KYC expiry or updates, impersonation scams, and fraudulent disconnections, among others, contributing to the collective effort in combating cyber crimes.

3. Victim Support: In cases where citizens fall victim to cyber crimes or financial frauds, avenues for reporting and seeking assistance, such as the cyber-crime helpline number 1930 and the Government of India's cybercrime website, are emphasized for timely intervention and support.