Sanchar Saathi mandate aimed at stopping fake handsets, cyber frauds: Govt explains DoT order on pre-installed app

Union Ministry of Communication has said that the Department of Telecommunication (DoT) directions for the pre-installation of the Sanchar Saathi App in mobile handsets are aimed at safeguarding citizens from purchasing non-genuine handsets, enabling easy reporting of suspected misuse of telecom resources

The Ministry stated that the DoT issued these directions on 28 November, mandating manufacturers and importers of mobile handsets intended for use in India under the provisions of the Telecom Cyber Security Act.