Srinagar, Oct. 13 -- In a significant step toward enhancing mobile security and aiding users in verifying the authenticity of their devices, the Sanchar Saathi portal, which is designed to facilitate blocking, unblocking, and traceability of lost or stolen mobile devices, was officially unveiled to the nation by the esteemed Union Minister of Communications, Ashwini Vaishnaw, on May 17, 2023.

The portal includes a Central Equipment Identity Register (CEIR) system, implemented by the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), which primarily addresses security concerns, and theft prevention, and tackles issues related to reprogramming mobile handsets.

One of the most valuable features of the Sanchar Saathi portal is its IMEI verification fu...