Centre plans paperwork-free SIM card acquisition by 2024: What it means?

The Indian government plans to end the paperwork hassle for obtaining SIM cards starting in 2024. Image Source : File

The Department of Telecom (DoT) issued a notification directing telcos to discontinue paper-based Know Your Customer (KYC) processes. Image Source : File

Telcos have emphasised the cost-intensive nature of paper-based KYC and believe that going digital can reduce SIM fraud instances. Image Source : File

The use of Aadhaar-based verification is considered a quick and seamless process which enables the issuance and activation of SIM cards within minutes. Image Source : File

The digital onboarding process is expected to involve options like Aadhaar, allowing individuals to authorise their ID using biometric details and streamlining the SIM card acquisition process. Image Source : File

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