The Andhra Pradesh Government has actually directed all District Collectors to make sure that people get access to all government-issued certificates, such as caste and birth certificates, just through the Mana Mitra WhatsApp.
Presently, 738 services are offered through WhatsApp Governance, with more to be included quickly.
Attending To the District Collectors’ Conference at Amaravati on Tuesday, Katamneni Bhaskar, Secretary (Information Technology and Real Time Governance), stated Collectors ought to play an essential function in assisting people tap the platform.
“People need to not be made to go to federal government workplaces for certificates such as caste, nativity, birth, or death certificates. These should be accessed digitally and safely through Mana Mitra,” he stated.
He inquired to promote awareness amongst the general public about usage of the platform, and advised town and ward secretariat personnel to check out towns to inform individuals.
The Secretary stated certificates provided through WhatsApp Governance are digitally safe, incorporated with DigiLocker, and backed by blockchain innovation, making it difficult to abuse or damage them.
Released on September 16, 2025
