Sanchar Saathi App explained: Here’s why the government wants it pre-installed on every smartphone

The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has made it mandatory for all newly manufactured or imported mobile phones in India to come with the Sanchar Saathi app pre-installed. Sanchar Saathi is a government-developed mobile application designed to make smartphone use safer for everyone. The app aims to help people track their mobile connections, check if their phone is genuine, and block a device if it gets lost or stolen. It also allows users to report suspicious calls, fraud attempts, and harmful links.