The Government of India, through the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), has swiftly reversed its controversial order mandating the pre-installation of the Sanchar Sathi App (संचार साथी ऐप) on all smartphones in the country. The original directive, issued on December 1, 2025, sparked a massive debate on Sanchar Sathi privacy concerns and digital autonomy.
- Why the Sanchar Sathi App Exists: A Defence Against Cyber Fraud
- What is Sanchar Sathi App (Sanchar Sathi App Kya Hai)?
- Key Features and Results
- Addressing Privacy and Sanchar Sathi App Scam Fears
- Direct Statements from Government Press Releases
- The Promise and Paradox of Digital Security
- The Web by The Mind Hacker
However, within just 48 hours, on 3 December 2025, the Government issued another press release, removing the mandatory requirement altogether. The app, it clarified, is voluntary, privacy-safe, and can be uninstalled at any time.
This swift U-turn triggered nationwide discussion, especially regarding Sanchar Saathi privacy concerns, voluntary use, and whether the app behaved like a snooping tool or a citizen-centric safety platform.
Why the Sanchar Sathi App Exists: A Defence Against Cyber Fraud
The core purpose of the Sanchar Saathi initiative is to strengthen India’s telecom security and combat rapidly increasing cybercrime. The app is designed as a citizen-centric tool that brings dynamic security features directly to users.
India has witnessed a concerning rise in digital threats. According to the Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In), cybercrime incidents surged from 15,92,917 in 2023 to 20,41,360 in 2024 [Source: CERT-In/PIB]. This rise has made tools like Sanchar Saathi App (संचार साथी ऐप) crucial.
What is Sanchar Sathi App (Sanchar Sathi App Kya Hai)?
The Sanchar Saathi App, launched in January 2025, is a Department of Telecommunications (DoT) initiative aimed at empowering users to secure their digital identity, combat telecom fraud, and protect themselves against scams and device theft. It serves as a single platform for several security services. Users are performing Sanchar Sathi App (संचार साथी ऐप) download from both the Play Store and the Apple App Store.
Key Features and Results
Despite the Sanchar Sathi App controversy, the app has demonstrated a clear and measurable impact since its launch, underlining its utility in the fight against Cyber Fraud.
| Feature | Achievement Since Jan 2025 |
| Lost/Stolen Devices Blocked | Over 42 lakh mobile devices |
| Lost/Stolen Phones Traced & Returned | 26 lakh traced and 7.23 lakh phones returned to owners |
| Fraudulent Connections Removed | Over 3 crore fraudulent mobile connections terminated |
| Financial Fraud Risk Prevented | Losses worth ₹475 crore prevented via FRI |
Sanchar Sathi App has been designed to provide following services to the end users:
- Chakshu: Enables the reporting of suspected scam communications (calls/SMS/WhatsApp), especially those related to forged KYC or identity theft.
(Image Credits: PIB)
- IMEI Tracking & Blocking: Sanchar Sathi App allows users to keep get rid of any misuse in case any device is lost or stolen. It helps users to block their device using the device’s unique IMEI number.
- Verify Mobile Connections: Sanchar Sathi App allows users to check and disconnect mobile numbers registered in their name that they do not recognise, a critical step against identity theft.
Addressing Privacy and Sanchar Sathi App Scam Fears
The strong opposition to the mandate was rooted in fears that a mandatory, unremovable app could be repurposed for surveillance, leading to a data leak or misuse. The government, however, stressed the app’s privacy-first design:
- Voluntary Activation: The app only activates with the user’s consent.
- Privacy Compliance: It aligns with the Information Technology Act 2000 and the Digital Personal Data Protection Act 2023 (DPDP Act).
- Data Minimisation: The platform collects only the minimum personal information needed and does not create profiles for commercial marketing. Data sharing is limited to law enforcement when legally required.
The government’s rapid Sanchar Sathi mandate withdrawal, following the huge surge in organic downloads, underscores its commitment to the “Jan Bhagidari” (people’s participation in governance) model while respecting user autonomy.
Direct Statements from Government Press Releases
Press Release Dated 1st December, 2025
- Mandate Requirement: “Ensure that the Sanchar Saathi mobile application is pre-installed on all mobile handsets manufactured or imported for use in India.”
- App Accessibility/Control: “Ensure that the pre-installed Sanchar Saathi application is readily visible and accessible to the end users at the time of first use or device setup and that its functionalities are not disabled or restricted.”
Press Release Dated 3rd December, 2025
- Decision Reversed: “Given Sanchar Saathi’s increasing acceptance, Government has decided not to make the pre-installation mandatory for mobile manufacturers.”
- Clarification on User Control: “There is no other function other than protecting the users in the app and they can remove the app whenever they want. This has been clarified by Government.”
The Promise and Paradox of Digital Security
The ‘Sanchar Saathi’ app is an impressive step forward in digital governance, aiming to protect mobile users from fraud and lost devices. This initiative highlights humanity’s relentless drive to create stronger locks and better tracking systems to safeguard our increasingly complex digital lives. We invest immense resources into these technological solutions, believing they will provide ultimate security and peace of mind.
But have we ever truly stopped to consider why these digital threats exist in the first place? Every measure we invent is quickly met by a new counter-measure from those seeking to exploit the system. Cybersecurity, like the ‘Sanchar Saathi’ app, can protect our data and devices, but can it truly protect the deepest, most vulnerable part of us—our own consciousness? If we are constantly running to fix the by-products of technology, we are ignoring a far greater, unseen danger.
The Web by The Mind Hacker
Jagatguru Tatvdarshi Sant Rampal Ji Maharaj reveals that the root cause of crime, fraud, and all malice is not a flaw in code or a lack of enforcement, but the invisible control exerted over us by Kaal Brahm (Satan), the ruler of these 21 universes. He is the true “Mind Hacker,” compelling human beings towards vices like greed, anger, and the temptation to commit crimes, despite knowing the consequences. No digital firewall can block his influence because it penetrates directly into the mind and soul of every living being.
This profound spiritual truth explains the endless paradox: as long as Kaal Brahm’s influence remains, crimes, whether online or offline, will continue to evolve. Technology offers temporary safeguards, but it can never free us from this spiritual root cause of suffering. Sant Rampal Ji Maharaj provides the rare, scripture-based spiritual knowledge that exposes Kaal Brahm’s trap and shows the way out.
The ultimate protection lies not in man-made systems, but in the true worship granted by a Complete Saint.
Embrace the divine wisdom that offers true liberation from Kaal’s influence and the cycle of sorrow. Discover the ultimate security that no technology can replicate.
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