Government has so far block 320 mobile applications under a provision of the Information Technology (IT) Act to ensure a safe, trustworthy and accountable internet for all its users, Parliament was inform by Union Minister Som Prakash.
In a written reply to the Lok Sabha, Minister of State for Commerce and Industry Som Parkash also said that these mobile applications were block in the interest of sovereignty, integrity, defence and security of the state.
In February, 2022, 49 apps were re-block after they were found to have re-launch after rebranding of earlier blocked apps.
Som Parkash Said :
In another written reply, Som Parkash said India has receive only $2.45 billion (approx. Rs. 18,701 crore) Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) from China during April 2000 to December 2021.
Som Parkash Said :
Union Minister said that according to the government of the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir and Ministry of Home Affairs, industrial investment proposals worth about Rs 50,000 crore have receive by them.
Union Minister said currently 146 central approvals across 21 ministries/departments are enable to be applied through the National Single Window System (NSWS) portal.
Som Parkash Said :
All ministries and departments of the central government and states concerned have request to integrate their approval processes with the NSWS.