India, June 27 -- The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has proposed amendments to the cybersecurity framework to reduce fraud pertaining to the misuse of mobile numbers.

According to a draft notification of the amended Telecommunications (Telecom Cyber Security) Rules, 2024, the DoT has suggested creating a mobile number validation (MNV) platform that will be accessible to telecom operators and entities such as banks, financial institutions, and ecommerce companies.

These authorised stakeholders will be allowed to verify users' mobile numbers by paying a prescribed fee.

"A telecommunication identifier user entity (TIUE) may suo moto, or shall, upon a direction from central or state government or an agency authorised by the centra...