The Govt launched an alternative of WhatsApp ‘Sandes’ App, know how you can download it

National Informatics Center (IMC) has launched the indigenous version of WhatsApp ‘Sandes’ in India. It is an instant messaging app. Let us know that right now the state and central officials use the ‘Government Instant Messaging System (GIMS)’. But now they will use the Sandes app. If you are worried about the privacy policy of WhatsApp then now your worry will be over. Along with government offers, other citizens of India will be able to use the Sandes app. So let us tell you how you can download Sandes app and how you can sign-up in this app.

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How to Download  ‘Sandes’ App

Sandes app is available for both iOS and Android users. The phone must have Android version 5.0 or above for this app. The iPhone should have iOS 12 or above. Users can download the APK file of this app through the GIMS portal, the official website of the government. This app is not currently available in the Google Play Store or Apple App Store. 

After downloading, users just have to sign-up with their mobile number or email ID. After this, you will get a six-digit OTP. After this, you have to give the details of gender. After this, the sign-up process will be completed. The best part of this app is that foreign apps will not be able to steal your privacy and data. The app has been developed by NIC (National Informatics Center), which is part of the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY).