Rajasthan brings e-Mitra services to WhatsApp

In Rajasthan, government services can now also be availed through WhatsApp. Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma launched the e-Mitra WhatsApp service on Wednesday at the inauguration of the 29th National Conference on e-Governance.

Through this service, people of the state will be able to avail 27 types of government facilities by sending 'Hi' to a WhatsApp number 9461062705. These facilities include payment of electricity and water bills, various types of certificates, and applications for many government services.

Along with the inauguration of the two-day conference held at the Rajasthan International Centre (RIC), the Chief Minister also launched the e-Governance exhibition. Representatives from more than 80 central ministries and departments, 28 states, and 8 Union Territories are participating in the conference. On Thursday, Union Minister of State Dr. Jitendra Singh will also attend the conference.