Amit Shah adopts Zoho Mail to promote 'Swadeshi' initiative

Union Home Minister Amit Shah has officially announced his switch to Zoho Mail, a homegrown email service, as part of the government's push for 'swadeshi' products. This announcement comes amid rising tariff tensions with the United States and aligns with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's call for supporting Indian-made technology. Shah shared his new email ID on the social media platform X, stating, "Hello everyone, I have switched to Zoho Mail. Kindly note the change in my email address. My new email address is [email address]. For future correspondence via mail, kindly use this address. Thank you for your kind attention to this matter."

Shah's transition to Zoho Mail is seen as a significant move to encourage the use of domestic technology over foreign alternatives like Gmail and Microsoft Outlook. This decision reflects the government's broader initiatives, including 'Digital India' and 'Atmanirbhar Bharat', aimed at fostering self-reliance in technology.

Zoho Mail is gaining popularity as a secure and ad-free email service, offering features such as end-to-end encryption, advanced anti-spam filters, and data localisation, ensuring that user data is stored in Indian data centres. The platform is designed for both personal and business use, making it a suitable choice for government officials and enterprises alike. Shah's endorsement of Zoho Mail is expected to influence others in the government and beyond to consider Indian software solutions for their communication needs.