Aarogya Setu 2.2.4

Aarogya Setu is a mobile application developed by the National Informatics Centre (NIC) for helping the citizens of India in the fight against COVID-19.

Aarogya Setu uses Bluetooth and GPS-based location tracking to help users assess the risk of catching COVID-19 by scanning for nearby smartphones of other users who may have tested positive for the virus.

The Indian government has recommended the use of Aarogya Setu and made it mandatory for certain categories of people, such as government employees. However, its usage is not compulsory for all citizens.

Aarogya Setu collects personal information such as name, phone number, age, gender, and travel history. It also collects data related to self-assessment of COVID-19 symptoms and proximity to other users.

Yes, Aarogya Setu serves as a contact tracing app by alerting users if they have come in contact with someone who has tested positive for COVID-19, based on their Bluetooth proximity.

No, Aarogya Setu is not a diagnostic tool and cannot confirm whether a user has COVID-19. It provides risk assessment based on user inputs and proximity data.

Yes, Aarogya Setu is available in multiple languages to cater to the diverse population of India. Users can choose their preferred language during the app setup.

The government claims that the data collected by Aarogya Setu is stored securely and is used only for COVID-19 related purposes. The app also uses encryption to protect user privacy.

Aarogya Setu is primarily designed for the Indian population and its COVID-19 response. However, individuals outside India can download and use the app if they wish to do so.

Yes, Aarogya Setu is developed and managed by the National Informatics Centre (NIC), which is part of the Indian government's Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology.