With reference to the Sanchar Mitra Scheme, consider the

Solution

• Statement 1 is correct: The Sanchar Mitra Scheme was launched by the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) to promote telecom awareness and digital literacy by engaging student volunteers. It aims to bridge the gap between citizens and telecom services. • Statement 2 is correct: The scheme is built on the three pillars — CONNECT, EDUCATE, and INNOVATE, with a focus on digital safety, cyber fraud prevention, and responsible mobile usage. Volunteers conduct community outreach and collaborate with NGOs for awareness. • Statement 3 is incorrect: Participation is not limited to private colleges. In fact, IITs, NITs, and IIITs are actively nominating students, along with other institutions, ensuring broad participation. Thus, the correct answer is 1 and 2 only.