MeitY says stakeholder consultations under way on a regulatory framework for mobile security
The Ministry of Electronics and IT said on 11 January 2026 that structured stakeholder consultations are under way to develop a robust regulatory framework for mobile security, as part of its routine engagement with industry on safety and security standards.
Summary
Mobile security is the subject of structured stakeholder consultations by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), which said on 11 January 2026 that they aim to develop an appropriate and robust regulatory framework. The ministry noted that with over a billion mobile users, smartphones hold vast personal and financial data, making them targets for cybercriminals. It described the talks as part of its regular engagement with industry, which also covers safety compliance, EMI/EMC parameters, Indian language support and interface requirements.
Key facts
- Ministry
- MeitY
- Topic
- Regulatory framework for mobile security
- Process
- Structured stakeholder consultations with industry
- Context
- Over a billion mobile users in India
- Routine areas
- Safety compliance, EMI/EMC, Indian language support, interfaces, security standards
Practice MCQs 1 questions
In January 2026, MeitY said structured stakeholder consultations were under way to develop a regulatory framework for what?
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Correct answer: B — Mobile security
PIB (MeitY): stakeholder consultations are going on to develop an appropriate and robust regulatory framework for mobile security.