DigiLocker — the digitised pockets platform operated by the Ministry of Electronics and Info Know-how (MeitY) — is getting further functionalities with the mixing of the UMANG app. MeitY says it should allow customers to entry and handle a number of authorities providers, equivalent to accessing private and official paperwork, on a single platform, enhancing consumer comfort. Whereas it’s initially solely accessible on Android, its future rollout on the iOS platform has additionally been confirmed.
DigiLocker Will get UMANG App Integration
In a press launch, the Nationwide e-Governance Division (NeGD) introduced the mixing of the UMANG app on DigiLocker. This transfer is claimed to make the method of interacting with the federal government simpler, as per MeitY. Customers will now have the ability to entry providers associated to AADHAAR, PAN, EPFO, certificates, pension, utilities, public grievance, well being and wellness, journey and extra.
Asserting the mixing, MeitY stated, “DigiLocker has at all times been a pioneer in simplifying entry to private and official paperwork, and after integration with UMANG, it has expanded the vary of providers you may entry on the go.”
To get began:
- Customers ought to replace their DigiLocker app to the most recent model
- Subsequent, open the DigiLocker app on the Android machine
- Faucet on the UMANG icon seen throughout the DigiLocker app
- Set up the UMANG app from the Google Play Retailer when prompted
This facility is presently solely accessible on the DigiLocker app for Android because of the unavailability of the UMANG app on the iOS platform. Nevertheless, MeitY says that its enlargement on iOS can also be within the works. Devices 360 employees members have been in a position to confirm the supply of UMANG app options on DigiLocker.
Latest DigiLocker Updates
In a current transfer, the Indian Railways reportedly built-in its hiring portal with the DigiLocker app. It’s geared toward lowering the recruitment course of from the present span of 18-24 months to only six months. The doc verification course of is now stated to be solely DigiLocker-based. Moreover, medical checkup calls and appointment letters may even be issued via the digital portal.
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