Odisha To Launch Mobile App For Caste, Income & Residence Certificates

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government is set to launch a mobile application to enable people to get various certificates from the Revenue Department through online mode.

This initiative aims at reducing the need for people to travel to Tehsil offices. The state government is planning to unveil the special app in April, according to Revenue and Disaster Management Minister Suresh Pujari.

Once the app is introduced, citizens will be able to apply for essential documents such as caste, income, and resident certificates directly from their smartphones. At present, people have to travel long distancves and endure extended waiting times.

“Now, people will be able apply for caste, income and residence certificates through the mobile app instead of travelling to the Tehsil offices and queuing up for hours,” the Minister said.

Stating that details of the applications including date and purpose will be recorded through the app, he said the Revenue Department will issue a detailed guideline for issuance of certificates in a particular timeframe.

The Tehsildars concerned will upload detailed data regarding the issuance of the certificates through the app. The state government will also get information about any delay in providing services to the applicants.

The Minister said that the applicants will be able download their certificates through the app instead of visiting the Tehsil offices.