Most Skype users have always complaining about its Android version, it’s not too good. It's often somewhat slow, very terrible call quality and occasionally crash.

Recall in December, Microsoft released what it called Skype Mingo in beta version, it was a new lightweight Skype client meant for almost same purpose as the main app. Now the same Skype Mingo is out of beta, and named Skype Lite.

Skype Lite is well armed to handle poor network conditions and opens faster than the normal app. The app can receive and send both SMS and Skype messages, and it can also be used as default SMS app which has the ability to filter promotional messages to deliver a clutter-free inbox and also allow use of emojis and bots. The sidebar includes a chart displaying data usage.

According to Eugene Ho, Director, Product Management, Skype: “Although, 4G penetration has increased in India, network speeds still drop to 2G and 3G levels often. Skype Lite will be beneficial for users in areas with low data connectivity.”

High-end smartphone users can also install Skype Lite and enjoy it. The app automatically switches to HD calling when the device connects to high-speed WiFi networks. It also possesses a feature that compresses pictures to aid reduction in data usage. The compression feature also reduce call quality based on the data speeds available.

Skype Lite can also replace the default dialler aside that of messaging app function on your phone. It can fetch contacts from your phonebook.

Skype Lite is meant for only Indian languages, including Bengali, Hindi, Gujarati, Marathi, Telugu, Tamil and Urdu. Microsoft has no plan to release Skype Lite in other regions.

The app is officially available for Indians alone on the Play Store.

http://www.tellforceblog.com/2017/02/microsoft-releases-skype-lite-for-india.html

I hated skype for being resource consumer, but with this lite version, it is great. hope it will be world wide support, not only india.
I downloaded the apk file http://apktrusted.com/skype-lite-android-latest-apk-free-download/ as with google account it says restricted.