The Ministry of Communications has directed smartphone makers to pre-install a government-owned cyber security app, Sanchar Saathi, on all new devices, and ensure users cannot delete it.
According to the Press Information Bureau-hosted press release of the ministry, manufacturer and importers of mobile handsets have 90 days complete the implementation of this direction and 120 days to submit a report. https://thewire.in/rights/smartphone-sanchar-saathi-cybersecurity-app-mandatory-telecom-cyber-fraud
02/12/2025