When it comes to finding services offered by the Indian government, its not that straight forward. Though the reach of the internet has increased, and people are more aware now, we are listing down the services and information provided by the Indian Government. India.gov.in is the national portal of India, the about page of this portal says that –
“This is the Official Portal of the Indian Government, designed, developed and hosted by National Informatics Centre (NIC) (External website that opens in a new window), the premier ICT Organisation of the Government of India under the aegis of Department of Information Technology (External website that opens in a new window), Ministry of Communications & Information Technology.
The Portal has been developed as a Mission Mode Project under the National E-Governance Plan of the Government. The objective behind the Portal is to provide single window access to the information and services being provided by the Indian Government for the citizens and other stakeholders. An attempt has been made through this Portal to provide a comprehensive, accurate, reliable and one-stop source of information about India and its various facets. Links at different places, too, have been provided to other Indian Government Portals/websites.
List of Services and Information provided by Indian Government
- Find out all the information you need on Health, Education, Housing, Employment, and a lot more.
- Introduction to Government of India, its origin, and the governance process followed in the Country.
- NRIs, PIOs and foreigners can find useful resources, offers a wide range of options to travel or study in India.
- Advisory readings for tourists on the rules in the country etc.
- Understand various sectors of the Indian economy, and get comprehensive information on myriad activities circling each of them.
- This portal can help you if you want to start your own business or to know where to acquire loans? Also, it helps you to know about the laws and regulations related to various corporate issues? India.gov.in has a section that enlightens you on matters related to the business industry.
- News updates.
- Information about how to obtain Birth Certificate, Caste Certificate, Tribe Certificate, Domicile Certificate, Driving License, Marriage Certificate, Death Certificate etc.
- ‘How to track/check’, Waiting list status for Central Government Housing, Status of Stolen Vehicles, Land Records, Cause list of Indian Courts, Court Judgments (JUDIS), Daily Court Orders/Case Status, Acts of Indian Parliament, Exam Results, Speed Post Status, Agricultural Market Prices Online etc.
There is a massive list of what all can this portal provide you. As you explore, you will learn what all can be done via this portal, So go ahead and browse it to know more about the governance.