The Indian government has an alternative for WhatsApp and other messaging apps and it’s called Sandes. Launched by the National Informatics Center (NIC), Sandes is an upgrade to the Government’s Instant Messaging System (GIMS). GIMS was created to provide government officials with a WhatsApp-like application for communication and was for government users only. However, Sandes (which means message in Hindi) can be used by both individuals and government officials. To register with Sandes all you need is your phone number or email id and the app has almost identical functionality…

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