Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia Clarifies Communication Partner App's Role and Features
Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia has clarified the purpose and features of the Communication Partner app, emphasizing its democratic and user-centric nature. The app aims to enhance citizen safety by allowing users to protect their mobile numbers and report suspicious activities. With impressive achievements since its launch, including millions of downloads and significant fraud prevention, the app stands as a vital tool for digital security in India. Scindia reassured that the app is voluntary and respects user privacy, placing control firmly in the hands of the citizens.
| Dec 2, 2025, 15:40 IST
Clearing Misconceptions About the Communication Partner App
Jyotiraditya Scindia, the Union Minister for Communications and Development of the Northeastern Region, addressed various misconceptions surrounding the Communication Partner app today. He emphasized that the app is entirely democratic, voluntary, and user-centric. Citizens can activate it according to their convenience and have the option to delete the app at any time.
A Citizen-First and Privacy-Safe Platform
The Minister stated that ensuring the safety of every citizen is the government's top priority. The Communication Partner app represents a significant step in this direction, empowering mobile users to be secure and informed. It is not a tool for surveillance but a transparent digital security platform based on public participation. He explained that the app and portal enable citizens to protect their mobile numbers, identify fraudulent connections, track lost or stolen phones, and safeguard against cyber fraud.
Key Achievements of the Communication Partner App
Since its launch, the Communication Partner app has achieved remarkable success:
- Over 215 million portal visits
- More than 14 million app downloads
- 14.3 million mobile connections disconnected after citizens selected 'Not My Number'
- 2.6 million lost/stolen mobile phones traced, with 723,000 phones returned
- 648,000 fraudulent connections shut down based on inputs from 620,000 citizens
- 620,000 fraud-linked IMEI numbers blocked
- Prevention of potential economic losses exceeding ₹47.5 billion
Cybersecurity as the Core Objective of the Communication Partner App
Minister Scindia highlighted that through the app's call log feature, users can report any suspicious numbers, helping protect themselves and others from potential fraud. He reiterated that digital security is a top priority. The Communication Partner app is entirely voluntary, user-focused, and transparent, dedicated to safeguarding India's mobile consumers without compromising their privacy. Activating or deleting the app is entirely within the control of the citizens.