Indian government plans to bring its own app suite, now all government apps at one place; Know additional benefits
Government App Suit: Right now citizens have to download different apps for government services, which causes inconvenience to the users. All kinds of apps will be available in one place through the new app suite.
The Government of India is soon preparing to give a big facility to the countrymen. Now, there will be no need to download different apps to get information or facilities of government services and schemes. The government is planning to bring all its apps into one app suite.
In this regard, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MEITY) has written to Google and Apple to seek the availability of the suite of Apps for downloading on their App Stores. Similarly, the ministry has asked smartphone manufacturers for pre-installed software.
The government wants to make all the services of the government under one roof so that the citizens can experience it better. As of now, the citizens have to download different apps for government services, which is causing inconvenience to the users. Through this suite of apps, users will be able to access the services with ease and also get information about government schemes without any hassle.
If this plan is successful, it will take the use of digital services in India to a new dimension. Access to government services will be easy and fast so that more people can take advantage of them.
According to media reports, Google and Apple do not seem to be excited about this initiative. Google has opposed this plan of the government, while Apple is also not taking a positive stance on it. These companies say that the apps on their platforms not only give them control but also revenue. If government apps are made easily available or pre-installed on platforms, it may affect their revenue and control.
In view of the disagreement between Google and Apple, the Government of India has indicated to take a tough stand on this issue. According to reports, if the companies do not comply with the government's request, legal action can be taken against them.
This is not the first time that the Indian government has shown strictness on digital platforms. By banning TikTok and other Chinese apps in 2020, the government had made it clear that the national interest and convenience of citizens are the priority of the government.
