Centre makes registration mandatory for SIM card dealers: Details here

The Ministry of communications has introduced new reforms for SIM card point-of-sale (PoS) in an effort to enhance the protection of mobile users. This includes licence requirements and complete KYC of end-users for business connections. The ministry has also discontinued the bulk connection mechanism.

The announcement was made on Thursday by the ministry. Communication minister Ashwini Vaishnaw told the media in a briefing that steps have been taken to check the practice of cyber frauds and spam calls and protect the users.