Mains Answer Writing - 16 Dec, 2025

GS2

Governance

15 marks

Discuss the significance of the government’s decision to mandate pre-installation of the Sanchar Saathi app on all new smartphones from March 2026. How does this measure strengthen mobile security and address challenges related to IMEI spoofing and digital fraud in India?

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Start with the purpose—explain why the Sanchar Saathi app is being mandated (IMEI authentication, stolen phone tracking, fraud prevention).
Highlight security benefits—SIM-binding, blocking spoofed/tampered IMEIs, curbing resale of stolen devices, reducing cyber fraud.
Mention implementation concerns—privacy concerns, manufacturer resistance, challenges of enforcing pre-installation, and need for user awareness.

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