15 Must-Have Indian Government Apps

Smart governance begins with smart apps. Discover 15 official apps that connect you directly to government services.

Images reimagined using ChatGPT by Hemantkumar Shivsharan

UMANG (Unified Mobile Application for New-age Governance)
One-stop app for 100+ government services (Aadhaar, PF, gas booking, PAN, DigiLocker, etc).

Pic: Kind courtesy MeitY, Government Of India

DIKSHA
School digital education platform for teachers, students.

Pic: Kind courtesy NCERT

BHIM (Bharat Interface for Money)
Official UPI app for secure digital payments.

Pic: Kind courtesy National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI)

AIS for Taxpayers
Taxpayers' financial transactions in a single place, helping to file accurate income tax returns.

Pic: Kind courtesy Income Tax Department Government of India

DigiLocker App
Document wallet to store and access government-issued documents like Aadhaar, driving license, vehicle RC, marksheets etc, in digital format.

Pic: Kind courtesy National eGovernance Division, Government of India

NextGen mParivahan
Citizens can access digital driving license, RC, check challans, vehicle registration details, etc.

Pic: Kind courtesy National Informatics Centre

MyGov
Official citizen engagement platform to give feedback, take surveys, and stay updated on government initiatives.

Pic: Kind courtesy MyGovIndia

mAadhaar
Aadhaar card-related services like updates, downloads, share, and offline verification.

Pic: Kind courtesy Unique Identification Authority of India

eSanjeevani - MoHFW
Telemedicine app for free online medical consultations with government doctors.

Pic: Kind courtesy Health Informatics Group, C-DAC Mohali, INDIA

SACHET
A disaster management app that provides real-time alerts, SOS communication and connects citizens with rescue teams during calamities.

Pic: Kind courtesy C-DOT

DigiYatra
It enables paperless, contactless airport boarding using facial recognition as your ID and boarding pass.

Pic: Kind courtesy Digi Yatra Foundation

RailOne
An app that brings ticketing, live train tracking, PNR status, food delivery, grievance redressal, and more in an easy-to-use interface.

Pic: Kind courtesy Centre for Railway Information Systems

112 India
All-in-one emergency helpline app that connects users instantly to police, fire and ambulance services nationwide via a single number.

Pic: Kind courtesy MHA, Govt of India

Jan Aushadhi Sugam
It helps users locate affordable generic medicine outlets and check the availability and price of medicines under the Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana.

Pic: Kind courtesy Pharmaceuticals & Medical Devices Bureau of India

RBI Retail Direct
A platform that lets individual investors open gilt accounts online and directly buy or sell Government of India securities without intermediaries.

Pic: Kind courtesy CCIL
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