New Delhi, July 13 -- The government is examining responses submitted by multiple messaging platforms on the proposed introduction of a username feature and will take a decision after assessing the implications and the reasons cited by platforms for introducing such a facility, a government source said.

"We have received responses from multiple platforms. We are examining the responses. The platforms are explaining why they want to introduce or use this feature. We have to look at the matter from the perspective of its implications and the requirements behind the proposal," the source said.

He said the government would arrive at a decision only after completing its examination of the responses submitted by the platforms, indicating that...