25-Jan-2023: An IIT Madras-incubated company has developed the BharOS.

BharOS

• An indigenous mobile operating system
• Focused on privacy and security
• A contribution towards "Atmanirbhar Bharat" (self-reliant India)

Features

• Native Over the Air (NOTA) updates
• No Default Apps (NDA) setting
• Private App Store Services (PASS)
• Uses DuckDuck Go as the default browser

Significance

• Reduces dependence on foreign OS
• Promotes locally developed technology
• Creates an indigenous ecosystem
• Aims to put India on par with other countries with similar capabilities

Difference from Google Android

• Based on Android Open-Source Project (AOSP)
• Does not come preloaded with Google services
• Users can download apps of their choice
• Partners with DuckDuck Go for the default browser