- Published on January 27, 2023
- In IT Services
Indian Govt Tech Disaster in the Making
The hype about BharOS does not make sense because it is just a fork of AOSP without Google apps. However, it's fate hasn't been sealed yet.
- By Pritam Bordoloi
Today, Android and iOS dominate the mobile operating system space. Since both these operating systems are developed by companies based in the US, the Indian government recognised the significance of having a locally developed operating system and has accordingly emphasised its development. With the emergence of BharOS, it appears that India has successfully met this objective.
BharOS has been developed by JandK Operations Private Limited, an Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras-incubated firm. IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw also tested the OS.
https://twitter.com/AshwiniVaishnaw/status/1617788213959200768
However, this is not the first time an indigenous operating system has been launched with much fanfare. In 2013, IndusOS, a mobile operating system for smartphones and tab
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Pritam Bordoloi
I have a keen interest in creative writing and artificial intelligence. As a journalist, I deep dive into the world of technology and analyse how it’s restructuring business models and reshaping society.
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