Central Govt Bringing Sandesh Local Chating App... Is It Competitive With Whatsapp?

Central Govt Bringing Sandesh Local Chating App... Is It Competitive With Whatsapp?

Central Govt Bringing Sandesh Local Chating App

The news that WhatsApp is bringing in a new privacy policy was the subject of a large-scale debate earlier this year. WhatsApp has been accused of making user data questionable due to its new privacy policy. Many people have deleted WhatsApp and taken steps towards other alternative apps. According to a recent survey, around 2 crore people in India alone have uninstalled WhatsApp.

In this order, the downloads of apps like 'Signal' and 'Telegram' have increased significantly. Meanwhile, the Indian government has decided to crack down on foreign apps in India. Part of this is the information that WhatsApp is preparing to bring an app domestically with similar features. The app, called 'Sandesh', is currently in the testing phase. That is why the app has already been made available to government officials. Information that some people are using this new app for internal communication. Aimed at the personal security of users, the app will be available on Android and iOS with advanced features including security features such as OTP based login. The National Informatics Center under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology will provide all the technical support required for this app. The app will be available to the public in a few days. It remains to be seen to what extent this native app will have an impact on foreign chatting apps.