Maharashtra Government launches Adi Praman app for caste validity certificate

Maharashtra Government has launched Adi Praman, a web-based application for state’s tribal population to get the caste validity certificates online.
It was launched along with portal named [email protected] by Maharashtra Governor C Vidyasagar Rao. The application is first of its kind for any state in India.
Key features of Adi Praman

• The tribal people from the state can obtain caste validity certificates online using this application.
• The validity certificate will be bar-coded with a unique identification number and enable authorities to directly verify the status of validity certificate using the unique barcode number.
• The web portal will show the real-time status of the applications through email and text messages.
• The applicants will also be informed on the status of their application through SMS alert and Email.
• The app will make the entire process of securing caste validity certificate easy, fast and transparent and would effectively curb the menace of bogus certificates.
• It will also help the state government to achieve the goal of inclusion as envisioned under the Digital India programme.

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2016