6 apps introduced by tech-savvy Modi government worth a download
Had enough of standing in long queues, waiting for getting government-related work done? Well, its time to get over the exasperation and make your life a bit more simpler.
The Digital India mission is on its way to create a digitised society. This means that many government ministries now have their own apps to ensure better functioning and transparency.
These mobile apps are actually helpful as they make work easier for you and if at all you can't avoid a personal visit to the government offices, they will leave you better prepared. However, these apps come with their share of glitches. Nonetheless, they are helpful.
Catch suggests 5 top 'Sarkari' apps that you must try:
The MEA India App acts as a single-window source for all the information related to MEA's services available to citizens. The app is easy to use and comes with a user-friendly interface.
The app provides updates about the ministry's services and activities. Users can read press releases, Lok Sabha activities, tender notifications and also access services related to passports.
The app can be personalised and users can take notes within the app. The app has 4.3-star rating out of 5 on Google Play store.
The Ministry of External Affairs launched the Passport Seva app to bring passport-related information to the fingertips of smartphone users. The mPassport Seva is especially designed to simplify passport-related queries. The app furnishes all the important information regarding location of centres, fee application status, contact information, and other important information.
Users can easily know how to obtain a passport and track the status of their passport application.
mPassport Seva acquired a 3.9 star rating out of 5 on Google Play store.
This is another by the Ministry of Tourism to promote tourism in the country. The app updates local and international travellers about service providers, recommended places and warnings about fraud travel agents.
With the location-based services, users can easily plan further travels.
However, as far as convenience is concerned, the app sees quite a few glitches and lags.
The app has a 4 rating out of 5 on Google Play store.
One of the most frustrating situation in one's life is when they go to a government office only to find out that it is closed. With the Government of India Calendar 2015 you can avoid such situations. Finance Minister Arun Jaitley launched this app back in December 2014. The app is quite simple to operate and is loaded with helpful information.
With the app, one can access PMO tweets and PIB press releases as well.
The app has 4 star rating out of 5 on Google Play store.
The Swachh Bharat app is the face of Narendra Modi's Swachh Bharat Abhiyaan.
Users can create their profile on the app, but they need to be have an account on Twitter. Only Twitter users can have a user account on the Swachh Bharat App. Users can upload pictures of areas that are intensely polluted and tag the location too.
Also, users can take up challenges to clean a certain area and invite their friends too. Users can then upload the before and after pictures of the area.
The app boasts of 4 star rating out of 5 on Google Play store.
One may call this the best app when it comes to citizen engagement with government.
MyGov app is a citizen engagement app, wherein citizens can log in and share/suggest ideas, feedbacks with the central ministries as well as other important public institutions.
App users can join discussions, conduct polls and form groups as per their topics of interest.
The app has 4.5 star rating out of 5 on Google Play store.
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