 "Mobile e-KYC norms to be in place within a month: DoT")
The Department of Telecom plans to issue e-KYC norms within a month which would help in activating mobile phone connections in a few minutes.
"The DoT will come up with one reform oriented measure every month. We expect to put in place e-KYC guidelines in weeks rather than months," Telecom Secretary JS Deepak told reporters on sidelines of Qualcomm event.
Additionally, the government has been working on Aadhaar linked verification of subscribers.
According to the proposal, customers having Aadhaar number biometrics like finger print or eyes will be scanned for verification and the SIM card will be activated immediately after authentication.
The process is also expected to reduce fake connections in the country.
You’ve reached your limit of {{free_limit}} free articles this month.
Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Already subscribed? Log in
Subscribe to read the full story →*Subscribe to Business Standard digital and get complimentary access to The New York Times
Smart Quarterly
₹900
3 Months
₹300/Month
SAVE 25%
Smart Essential
₹2,700
1 Year
₹225/Month
SAVE 46%
*Complimentary New York Times access for the 2nd year will be given after 12 months
Super Saver
₹3,900
2 Years
₹162/Month
Subscribe
Renews automatically, cancel anytime
Here’s what’s included in our digital subscription plans
Exclusive premium stories online
Over 30 premium stories daily, handpicked by our editors
Complimentary Access to The New York Times
News, Games, Cooking, Audio, Wirecutter & The Athletic
Business Standard Epaper
Digital replica of our daily newspaper — with options to read, save, and share
Curated Newsletters
Insights on markets, finance, politics, tech, and more delivered to your inbox
Market Analysis & Investment Insights
In-depth market analysis & insights with access to The Smart Investor
Archives
Repository of articles and publications dating back to 1997
Ad-free Reading
Uninterrupted reading experience with no advertisements
Seamless Access Across All Devices
Access Business Standard across devices — mobile, tablet, or PC, via web or app
SAVE 25%