AP to roll out 'WhatsApp governance' on January 30, offering 161 services

By our Special Correspondent

Andhra Pradesh is set to become the first State in the country to launch Whatsapp governance, offering 161 public services. HRD and IT Minister Nara Lokesh will launch the initiative on Thursday.

On Wednesday, Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu convened a meeting at the State Secretariat to review the launch of WhatsApp governance. He emphasised that additional services will be made available in the second phase of the initiative.

The Chief Minister highlighted that the days of citizens going from pillar to post in government offices to secure certificates will come to an end with this new initiative.