India: Department of Telecommunications adopted directions mandating installation of Sanchar Saathi mobile application to mobile handsets

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Department of Telecommunications adopted directions mandating installation of Sanchar Saathi mobile application to mobile handsets

On 28 November 2025, the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) of the Ministry of Communications adopted directions mandating the installation of the Sanchar Saathi mobile application to mobile handsets. The directions require manufacturers and imp…

Scope

Policy Area
Other operating conditions
Policy Instrument
Mandatory software installation requirement
Regulated Economic Activity
technological consumer goods, software provider: app stores
Implementation Level
national
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
central government

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2025-11-28
adopted

On 28 November 2025, the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) of the Ministry of Communications a…

2025-12-03
revoked

On 3 December 2025, the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) of the Ministry of Communications wi…