Govt removes the mandate for Sanchar Saathi
Published on: Dec. 3, 2025, 3:44 p.m. | Source: The Economic Times
The government has reversed its decision to make the Sanchar Saathi cyber safety app a mandatory pre-installation on all new smartphones sold in India. This move follows strong opposition from technology and handset manufacturers. The app, designed to combat fraud and unsolicited calls, has seen significant user adoption.
