Govt U-Turn on ‘Sanchar Saathi’: Minister Clarifies App Usage Optional Amid Privacy Concerns
NEW DELHI — In a move to quell rising privacy concerns and pushback from global tech giants, Union Telecom Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia clarified on Tuesday that the government’s cybersecurity app, Sanchar Saathi App, will remain optional for citizens, even as smartphone manufacturers are directed to pre-install it on all devices. Understanding the Sanchar Saathi App…