Crackdown on Fraudulent SMS under Sanchar Saathi Initiative
In a major crackdown on SMS scammers, the government blacklisted 'principal entities' behind SMS headers that were used for sending over 10,000 fraudulent messages over the past three months, according to an official release.
The Department of Telecom (DoT), in collaboration with the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), has taken decisive action to protect citizens from potential SMS fraud through the Sanchar Saathi initiative.
Over the past three months, DoT has intercepted more than 10,000 fraudulent messages originating from eight distinct entities.
Launched by Union Communication Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw in May 2023, the Sanchar Saathi Initiative is designed to empower mobile subscribers, raise awareness about government initiatives, and bolster security measures.
May 10, 2024
Uttarakhand Launches 'Pirul Lao-Paise Pao' Campaign to Combat Forest Fires
The Uttarakhand government launched the 'Pirul Lao-Paise Pao' campaign to contain the raging forest fires in the state. Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami launched the campaign in the Rudraprayag district. He urged the people to actively participate in the campaign and stated that cooperatives, Yuva Mangal Dal, and Van Panchayat would also take part.
Campaign involves collecting Pirul (Pine Tree leaves) from forests by local villagers and youth. Pirul will be weighed and villagers compensated at Rs. 50 per kg, transferred directly to their bank accounts.
Tehsildars are directed to open Pirul collection centres supervised by Sub-Divisional Magistrates. Collected Pirul to be stored, processed, and provided to industries under district administration's supervision. Efforts to maximize Pirul collection will be led by district Magistrates and Divisional Forest Officers. Pollution Control Board to manage the mission with a separate fund of Rs. 50 crores, ensuring compensation for villagers.
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