Punjab Expands Doorstep Services to 406, Including Aadhaar
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Synopsis
Punjab has expanded its 'Bhagwant Mann Sarkar, Tuhade Dwaar' scheme to now include 406 services, enabling residents to access essential services like Aadhaar card issuance and passport applications from home. The initiative aims to enhance convenience and reduce bureaucratic hurdles.
Key Takeaways
- Expansion of 'Bhagwant Mann Sarkar, Tuhade Dwaar' to 406 services
- Doorstep delivery of essential services, including Aadhaar
- Over 92,000 applications processed efficiently
- Aims to reduce bureaucratic delays and enhance convenience
- Initiative supported by governance reforms for transparency
Chandigarh, Feb 6 (NationPress) Punjab Governance Reforms Minister Aman Arora announced on Thursday the significant expansion of the 'Bhagwant Mann Sarkar, Tuhade Dwaar' initiative by including 363 additional citizen-centric services, enabling residents to access all offerings available through Sewa Kendras from the comfort of their homes. This initiative now facilitates the doorstep delivery of 406 services, which includes Aadhaar card issuance, driving licences, and passport applications.
After launching the 'Sewa Sahayaks' to assist citizens in utilizing the benefits of this program, Arora stated that the scheme, which commenced on December 10, 2023 with only 43 services, has expanded to include a total of 406 services across 29 major government departments.
The services now accessible encompass those pertaining to driving licences, passport applications, police verifications, utility connections, NOCs from district authorities, tenant verification, and many others.
The incorporation of 363 additional services further extends the reach of the initiative, ensuring that critical government services are provided without unnecessary delays or paperwork.
Emphasizing the positive public feedback, the minister noted that over 92,000 applications have been submitted under this program, with all applications processed promptly.
Residents have successfully bypassed the inconvenience of visiting government offices, as their documents have been directly delivered to their homes.
Arora stressed that this initiative seeks to alleviate the challenges posed by long-standing bureaucratic obstacles and extensive queues, saving valuable time that people would otherwise spend navigating complex government processes.
Director of Governance Reforms, Girish Dayalan, underscored the measures taken by the department and assured the minister of their commitment to enforcing effective governance reforms designed to improve transparency, accountability, and efficiency in public service delivery.
