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The Congress criticised the DoT’s directive requiring mandatory pre-installation of the Sanchar Saathi app on new mobile phones, calling it unconstitutional and a violation of citizens’ right to privacy, and demanded its withdrawal.

Congress calls DoT's mandatory Sanchar Saathi rule unconstitutional, demands rollback

The Congress criticised the DoT&rsquo;s directive requiring mandatory pre-installation of the Sanchar Saathi app on new mobile phones, calling it unconstitutional and a violation of citizens&rsquo; right to privacy, and demanded its withdrawal.

The Congress on Monday rejected the directions of the Department of Telecommunications on pre-installation of the Sanchar Saathi app in new mobile handsets as unconstitutional, and demanded its immediate rollback.
Congress general secretary K C Venugopal said that the right to privacy is an intrinsic part of the fundamental right to life and liberty.
&ldquo;Big Brother cannot watch us. This DoT direction is beyond unconstitutional. The Right to Privacy is an intrinsic part of the fundamental right to life and liberty, enshrined in Article 21 of the Constitution.
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Big Brother cannot watch us. This DoT Direction is beyond unconstitutional. The Right to Privacy is an intrinsic part of the fundamental right to life and liberty, enshrined in Article 21 of the Constitution. A pre-loaded government app that cannot be uninstalled is a&hellip; <a href="https://t.co/kx33c7fmda">pic.twitter.com/kx33c7fmda</a>
&mdash; K C Venugopal (@kcvenugopalmp) <a href="https://twitter.com/kcvenugopalmp/status/1995546430518558834?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 1, 2025</a></blockquote>
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&ldquo;A pre-loaded government app that cannot be uninstalled is a dystopian tool to monitor every Indian. It is a means to watch over every movement, interaction and decision of each citizen,&rdquo; Venugopal said in a post on X.
The move, he alleged, is part of the long series of "relentless assaults" on the Constitutional rights of Indian citizens, which will not be allowed to continue.
&ldquo;We reject this direction and demand its immediate rollback,&rdquo; the Congress leader said.
Venugopal also shared the DoT direction under Telecom Cyber Security Rules, 2024 (as amended), regarding the pre-installation of the Sanchar Saathi app in mobile handsets to check their genuineness.
&ldquo;All manufacturers and importers of mobile handsets that are intended for use in India shall submit compliance reports to the DoT within 120 days from the issuance of these directions.
&ldquo;Failure to comply with these directions shall attract action under the Telecommunications Act, 2023, the Telecom Cyber Security Rules, 2024 (as amended), and other applicable laws. These directions shall come into force immediately and shall remain in force until amended or withdrawn by the DoT,&rdquo; the communique said.

The DoT has mandated that all mobile phones manufactured or imported in India must have the Sanchar Saathi app pre-installed to curb telecom fraud, verify device authenticity, and enhance cybersecurity.

DoT makes Sanchar Saathi app mandatory on all mobile phones in India

The DoT has mandated that all mobile phones manufactured or imported in India must have the Sanchar Saathi app pre-installed to curb telecom fraud, verify device authenticity, and enhance cybersecurity.

The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has made it compulsory for all mobile phones manufactured or imported in India to come with the Sanchar Saathi application pre-installed, the Ministry of Communication said in a press release.&nbsp;
The directive requires that the app be clearly visible and accessible to users during the device&rsquo;s first-time setup, and that its features cannot be disabled or restricted by manufacturers.
For devices already produced and currently circulating in sales channels across the country, manufacturers and importers have been instructed to push the Sanchar Saathi application through software updates.&nbsp;
As per the ministry, the directions issued on November 28 are aimed at helping citizens avoid non-genuine mobile devices, simplifying the reporting of suspected misuse of telecom resources, and strengthening the overall impact of the Sanchar Saathi initiative.
The implementation must be completed within 90 days, while a compliance report is required to be submitted within 120 days.
The Sanchar Saathi initiative is part of the DoT&rsquo;s larger effort to curb telecom resource misuse linked to cyber fraud and enhance telecom cybersecurity.&nbsp;
The Sanchar Saathi portal and app allow users to verify the authenticity of a mobile handset using its IMEI number and offer multiple services, including reporting suspected fraudulent communication, reporting lost or stolen phones, checking mobile connections registered under a user&rsquo;s name, and accessing trusted contact details of banks or financial institutions.
The press release notes that the Telecommunication Cyber Security (TCS) Rules empower the Central Government to issue directions to manufacturers of telecommunication equipment bearing International Mobile Equipment Identity (IMEI) numbers, requiring them to assist in cases involving tampered devices or IMEI numbers. These rules also mandate that manufacturers and importers comply with such directions issued by the government.
The DoT emphasised that mobile handsets with duplicate or spoofed IMEIs are a significant threat to telecom cybersecurity. Spoofed or tampered IMEIs can result in the same IMEI appearing on multiple devices simultaneously in different locations, complicating enforcement actions against such devices.
According to the press release, India has a sizeable second-hand mobile device market, where cases have been reported of stolen or blacklisted phones being resold. This not only exposes buyers to financial loss but may also make them unwitting abettors in crime. Users can check whether an IMEI is blocked or blacklisted using the Sanchar Saathi app.

Salaries for entry-level positions range from 3 to 6 lakhs per annum, while senior and mid-level professionals with over 12 years of experience can earn between 50-80 Lakhs annually

Growing demand for skilled cybersecurity professionals in India: 40,000 positions open

Salaries for entry-level positions range from 3 to 6 lakhs per annum, while senior and mid-level professionals with over 12 years of experience can earn between 50-80 Lakhs annually

As the world witnesses a rise in global cyber-attacks, &nbsp;Research on jobs around Cybersecurity has revealed that market in India is expected to reach $3.5 billion with an annual growth rate of 8.05 per cent by 2027. As of May 2023, the industry had about 40,000 open opportunities, indicating the growing demand for skilled cybersecurity professionals. However, the demand-supply gap stood at 30 per cent, projecting a major skill challenge in the industry, finds the study by tech staffing firm TeamLease. Salaries for entry-level positions range from 3 to 6 lakhs per annum, while senior and mid-level professionals with over 12 years of experience can earn between 50-80 Lakhs annually.
The study also reveals a rise in global weekly cyber-attacks, exceeding 1,200 attacks per week, while Indian organizations experienced over 2,000 weekly attacks in Q1 2023, marking an 18 per cent increase from the previous year. The healthcare industry was particularly targeted, accounting for 7.7 per cent of the attacks.
CEO of TeamLease Digital, Sunil Chemmankotil, emphasized the need for proactive measures to address cyber threats as India embraces digital infrastructures. He highlighted the importance of comprehensive approaches to protect against malware attacks, social engineering tactics, and other sophisticated cyber threats. He also claimed that there is an urgency of upskilling the workforce and hiring qualified professionals to bridge the skill gap.

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