india Blocks Dozens of Apps Offering Adult Content Amidst Child Protection Concerns
New delhi, India – The Indian government has ordered the blocking of dozens of applications, citing concerns over the circulation of adult content without adequate protection, especially for minors.The directive follows expressions of concern from the National Commission for the Protection of ChildrenS Rights and a Standing Committee of Parliament.
Among the 25 applications targeted for blocking are platforms like Ullu and Altt, known for offering adult content and entertainment. Ten of these applications were available for purchase through the Google Play Store and the Apple App Store.
Data from GRAFIKES APP, as reported by Techcrunch, indicates that these applications collectively generated approximately $5.7 million (around 93 billion rupees) in revenue, with nearly 105 million downloads.This notable turnover is attributed to the low cost of their services.
The Indian government has formally communicated with Google Play and the Apple App Store, urging them to restrict the streaming services offered by these applications. This action comes as some of these platforms boast millions of active subscribers.
While Ullu is currently inaccessible on popular application stores and its website is blocked by most internet service providers in India, the Ullu application remains available for download on Google Play within India. However, it is no longer accessible via the App Store.
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