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So wondering how can I make sure that in the event of me losing access to my phone number, how can I be prepared in advance so that getting it back is as easy as possible for me.
Have any of you been in a similar situation, what did you have to do??
In case of SIM change all SMS traffic to your new SIM will also be blocked for 24 hours to prevent any malicious SIM change.
If you really want to be prepared, keep a written application ready, police station and service provide service centres starred on your google maps and favorite ride hailing app. 
A better protection would be to use all 3 factors of authentication wherever possible, especially the last one. Something you know (password), something you have (OTP) and something you are (biometric).
You will have to lodge an FIR immediately and contact your service provider with your ID proof and FIR to block the old SIM and issue you a replacement SIM.
What do the service providers use to verify that you are the owner of the number?? My biggest concern is that my SIM is not even registered in my name, It’s a really old number from 2000s. Airtel app used to show some random guy’s name (I’m guessing the shopkeeper) and there used to be no option to update it. Now I can see airtel does allow you to change the name (but not address) in the profile, so I have updated it, but is that enough? Do they use Aadhar for verifying it’s your number? I do have the number linked to my aadhaar so if they use that I should be alright.
Another question, does eSIM improve your recovery experience (or time) in such a scenario?? Dealing with the police is always best avoided if possible.
