Centre has blocked 320 mobile apps so far, Som Parkash tells Parliament
The Hindu
They were blocked in interest of sovereignty, integrity, defence and security of state, he says
The government has so far blocked 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 informed on Wednesday.
In a written reply to the Lok Sabha, Minister of State for Commerce and Industry Som Parkash also said that these mobile applications were blocked in the interest of sovereignty, integrity, defence and security of the state.
In February, 49 apps were re-blocked after they were found to have been re-launched after rebranding , he said.
"In line with the objective to ensure a safe, trustworthy and accountable internet for all its users, the government has so far blocked 320 mobile applications under the provision of section 69A of the Information Technology (IT) Act, 2000," Mr. Parkash said.
In another written reply, he said India has received only $2.45 billion Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) from China during April 2000 to December 2021.
"China stands at 20th position with only 0.43% share ($2.45 billion) in total FDI equity inflow reported in India during the period of April 2000 to December, 2021," he added.
In a separate reply, the Minister said that according to the administration of the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir and Ministry of Home Affairs, industrial investment proposals worth about ₹50,000 crore have been received by them.
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