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Is the Sanchar Saathi app becoming mandatory on all phones in India?
Hours after a news report revealed a secret government memo asking phone manufacturers to pre-install the Sanchar Saathi app — reportedly with no option for users to delete or disable it — the government has officially responded.
Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia has now clarified:
“One can uninstall it.”
So what exactly is Sanchar Saathi, why does the government want it widely installed, and what does the app actually do?
🔍 What This Video Covers:
1️⃣ What Is Sanchar Saathi?
A government-backed telecom safety app developed by the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) to protect users from fraud, SIM misuse, and phone theft.
2️⃣ What the App Does
✔ Track lost or stolen phones (CEIR feature)
✔ Block stolen devices from being used on any network
✔ Identify SIMs issued in your name
✔ Report fraudulent numbers and telecom scams
✔ Check mobile connection authenticity
✔ Prevent mobile identity cloning
✔ Provide DoT-verified security tools
3️⃣ Why the Government Wants It on All Phones
To curb:
Telecom fraud
Stolen phone black markets
SIM misuse
Identity theft
4️⃣ The Controversy
Initial reports claimed mandatory installation
Users worried about privacy, tracking, and deletability
Government memo sparked debate on digital rights
5️⃣ Minister Scindia’s Clarification
The Communications Minister has now stated that:
➡️ Users can uninstall the app
➡️ No forced disabling
➡️ Privacy concerns being “misinterpreted”
6️⃣ What This Means for You
We break down:
Should you install it?
Is your data safe?
What are experts saying?
Will phonemakers push it by default?
India Today brings you the full explainer.
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