In today’s time, smartphones are used not only for calls or messages but also for banking, social media, photos, documents and many other important services. In such a situation, if the phone is lost or stolen then it can become a big problem.

Keeping this problem in mind, the Government of India Department of Telecommunications (DoT) by Sanchar Saathi Portal is introduced. It is a citizen-centric digital platform that allows mobile users to block and track their lost or stolen phones.

this platform C-DoT (Centre for Development of Telematics) Has developed. Initially it was started as a pilot project in some states like Maharashtra, Karnataka, Delhi and North-East region. Now this service is available in the entire country.

Users through Sanchar Saathi Can block lost or stolen phone, check IMEI number and also get information about mobile connection issued in your name।

What is Sanchar Saathi Portal

Sanchar Saathi is a government portal which CEIR (Central Equipment Identity Register) Is connected to the system.

When the IMEI number of a phone is blocked in this system, that phone Does not work on any mobile network in India. This reduces the possibility of selling stolen phones.

What things are needed before blocking the phone

If you want to lodge a complaint about your lost phone on Sanchar Saathi, you need to keep some information ready:

• of phone IMEI number


• mobile number


• of phone Brand and Model


• of shopping bill or invoice


• Copy of FIR or police complaint


• Police station name and complaint number


• Owner identification information

Steps to block phone from Sanchar Saathi

Follow these steps to block your lost phone:

1. Official website of Sanchar Saathi Go to.


2. own Name, mobile number, IMEI number, model and brand of phone Enter.


3. state that where did you lose the phonelike city, district, state and date.


4. Upload copy of FIR or police complaint।


5. owner’s Personal Information Enter name, address, identity card and email.


6. Fill the captcha and verify through OTP.


7. accept the announcement and Submit Click on.

After this your phone will be blocked on all mobile networks based on IMEI.

What will happen after the phone is blocked

When the phone is blocked, it Will not work on any telecom network in India. With this the thief will not be able to use that phone.

If your phone is found later, you can recover it from the same portal. Can also unblock।

Other features of Sanchar Saathi portal

Sanchar Saathi not only provides phone blocking but also many other features.

1. IMEI Verification

Users can check the IMEI number of any phone before purchasing it to know whether the phone is genuine or not.

2. TAFCOP Service

in this portal TAFCOP (Telecom Analytics for Fraud Management and Consumer Protection) There is also a feature through which you can find out how many mobile connections are issued in your name.

Sanchar Saathi portal is a very useful initiative for mobile users. Through this, people can block their lost phone, check the IMEI number and also get information about the mobile connection issued in their name.

If your phone is lost or stolen, filing a complaint on the Sanchar Saathi portal immediately is extremely important for your data and security.