Punjab Newsline, Chandigarh, December 5-
Marking a new era of digital governance in the state, Punjab cabinet ministr Aman Arora on Thursday unveiled a pioneering project that will enable Sarpanchs, Nambardars and MC's to verify applications online for various certificates. Punjab takes the lead by launching this innovative initiative aims to save citizens from the hassle of making multiple visits to obtain signatures from Sarpanchs, Nambardars and MCs.
As part of this digital initiative, applications for key high demand services – Residence certificate, Caste (SC, BC/OBC) certificate, Income certificate, EWS certificate, Old Age Pension and Dogra certificate – will be sent online to concerned Sarpanchs, Nambardars and MCs for verification. These services require verification from Sarpanchs and Nambardars in rural areas, as well as MCs in urban areas. With the launch of this project, Patwaris will now send applications online to the Sarpanch, Nambardar, or MC for verification. These local representatives will receive information via WhatsApp and can provide their recommendation through WhatsApp.