Sources said that once the framework for KYC based-new mechanism is worked out, the identity establishment will become more clear and legally tenable. The move assumes significance as the mechanism will help identify callers as per their KYC (Know Your Customer) and bring greater accuracy and transparency than some apps that identify callers based on crowdsourcing data. 'The mechanism will enable name-appearing on a phone screen, in accordance with KYC done by telecom companies, as per DoT norms,' Vaghela added. Trai had already been thinking on similar lines, but now with the specific reference from the telecom department, work on this will start soon. Name as per KYC will appear when someone calls,' Vaghela said.

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