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flag India’s Meity now leads mobile device safety standards, focusing on cybersecurity and industry input.

flag The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (Meity) has assumed lead responsibility for developing safety standards for mobile phones and communication devices in India, succeeding the Department of Telecommunications. flag The move, based on the Indian Telecom Security Assurance Requirements (ITSAR), aims to strengthen cybersecurity amid rising threats like identity theft and financial fraud. flag Meity is consulting industry stakeholders, including major manufacturers through the ICEA, to shape regulations on security, software updates, electromagnetic compatibility, and language support. flag While discussions include potential source code sharing, no final decisions have been made. flag The government emphasizes balancing national security with industry feasibility and innovation, maintaining a transparent, ongoing process.

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