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NEW DELHI: India is considering expanding its "trusted source" mandate, currently applied to CCTVs, to other electronic segments, which will essentially mean more security checks for China-made smart meters or PCs, ToI reported on October 2. This initiative aims to reduce dependency on Chinese imports and address security concerns related to smart meters, parking sensors, drone parts, laptops, and desktops, the report (by Sidhartha) said...
Following this, the government plans to bring other categories of electronic devices under similar regulation..
The primary goal is to ensure that devices connected through the Internet of Things (IoT) do not pose a security threat by potentially transmitting data across India's northern borders...
"The idea is to build a trusted supply chain for electronic goods as we do not want any weak links that can be tapped by foreign firms given that we are in a hostile neighbourhood," a source said.. Artificial Intelligence(AI)..
The PC and laptop industry had previously argued against the government's import checks, citing concerns that it would lead to supply shortages and higher prices for consumers..
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