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Venkaiah Naidu Launched ‘Elyments’, India’s First Social Media Super App developed by Sumeru Software Solutions

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Elyments - India's First Social Media Super App newVice President of India Shri Venkaiah Naidu launched India’s first social media super application ‘Elyments’ virtually on 5th July 2020. The app was developed by Sumeru Software Solutions & provides free audio/video calls, and private/ group chats through vibrant feed.

Most Important feature of the app is that user’s data will not be shared with the third party without the user’s explicit consent & the data will be stored in India.

Key Points:

  • Around 1,000 IT professionals worked to create a homegrown application, which is a massive boost to ‘Make in India’ initiative.
  • The app is created by giving priority to user’s privacy.
  • The app urges every Indian to adopt Atma Nirbhar Bharat campaign to transform local India to Global India.

App Features:

  • The app is available in eight Indian languages including Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and English.
  • The app combines the features of most social media apps, regional voice commands and curated commerce platforms to promote Indian brands.
  • The app also aims to promote Indian brands on the platform, similar to the Facebook marketplace along with Elyments Pay for secure payments.
  • The app is available on both IOS and Android platforms.

About Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY):
Union Minister: Ravi Shankar Prasad
Minister of State: Shri Sanjay Shamrao Dhotre