Sandes App
A new indigenously developed alternative to WhatsApp is now being used by some government officials. The app, called Sandes, was announced the previous year by the Indian government as an alternative to WhatsApp and is now being beta tested by the government officials to look for any bugs and give feedback.
The gims.gov.in page for the app offers some insight into the app, including the log-in methods that will be available. Although, the details of these clickable options are classified, as the portal is encrypted and only selected government officials can access them.
It was initially speculated that the app would be called GIMS (Government Instant Messaging System) but has instead been christened with a local name.
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Amidst rising concerns over WhatsApp’s new privacy policy, government officials have switched to a Desi alternative called Sandes, reports claimed.
The application is still being tested and has not been launched. A report by Business Standard claimed that application is only available for government officials at the moment, and it may be made available for public use, in the future.
Sandes, the name given to Government Instant Messaging System (GIMS), is currently limited to officials in different ministries, but a public rollout cannot be ruled out