Posted On:
06 NOV 2026 6:29PM by PIB Thiruvananthpuram
The Department of Telecommunications (DoT), Kerala Licensed Service Area (LSA), organized a Sanchar Mitra Felicitation Ceremony on 05 November 2026 at Chanakya Hall, National Institute of Technology (NIT) Calicut, to recognize and appreciate the exemplary contributions of Sanchar Mitras and Faculty Nodal Officers towards promoting digital safety, cyber fraud awareness, telecom literacy and citizen-centric telecom services.
The programme was graced by Shri Ajith Kumar S, Additional Director General Telecom, Kerala LSA, as the Chief Guest. Dr. C. Periasamy, Registrar, NIT Calicut, and Shri Thomas Varghese, Deputy Director General (Technology), Kerala LSA, were among the dignitaries present on the occasion. The event was attended by Sanchar Mitras, Faculty Nodal Officers, students and officials of DoT Kerala LSA.
Sanchar Mitra Scheme: Empowering Youth as Digital Ambassadors
The Sanchar Mitra Scheme is an initiative of the Department of Telecommunications aimed at engaging students as Digital Ambassadors to create awareness on cyber safety, telecom fraud prevention, digital literacy, responsible use of telecommunication services and citizen-centric initiatives of DoT such as the Sanchar Saathi platform.
During the Academic Year 2025-26, 105 Sanchar Mitras from 13 educational institutions across Kerala were onboarded under the scheme.
Awareness Activities Across Kerala
Among the participating institutions, Sanchar Mitras from National Institute of Technology (NIT) Calicut, MES College of Engineering, Kuttippuram, Government Engineering College (GEC), Wayanad, and Rajagiri School of Engineering & Technology, Kochi have demonstrated exceptional performance through sustained awareness and outreach activities.
He lauded the efforts of the Sanchar Mitras for acting as effective ambassadors of digital awareness and helping disseminate important messages on cyber safety and telecom-related services among students, families and the wider community.
Building a Digitally Aware Society
The felicitation ceremony reaffirmed the Department of Telecommunications' commitment to fostering collaboration between educational institutions and government agencies for creating a digitally aware and cyber-secure society.
DoT Kerala LSA congratulates all Sanchar Mitras and Faculty Nodal Officers for their dedication and valuable contributions, and looks forward to their continued participation in strengthening citizen awareness and digital empowerment initiatives across the State.
****