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21 July 2026

Karnataka door delivery of certificates

This initiative serves as a practical example of e-governance and improved service delivery, which can be used as a case study or context in answers regarding administrative reforms and citizen-centric governance.

1 min read Day 30 of 76 1 questions 1 prelims

Notes

  • Karnataka government launched door-to-door delivery of Permanent Residence Certificates (PRCs) and caste certificates.
  • PRCs are among the 11 documents accepted by the Election Commission for voter verification during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls.
  • The initiative aims to reduce the burden on citizens of visiting multiple government offices.
  • Administrative decentralization: Deputy Tahsildars have been authorized to issue PRCs, in addition to the existing authority of Tahsildars, to expedite the process.
  • A dedicated mobile application has been developed to track beneficiary details and record delivery acknowledgments.
  • The service for caste certificates is provided free of cost to beneficiaries.

Part of a longer story

This is day 30 of 76 in Election Commission of India electoral roll revision exercises, which has been running since 21 June 2026. Reading it whole is usually worth more than reading today alone — the exam asks how something developed.

Questions

  1. Discuss the role of e-governance initiatives in enhancing the efficiency of public service delivery and their significance in strengthening democratic processes like electoral roll revision. 150 words
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Prelims

  1. Which of the following officials are authorized to issue Permanent Residence Certificates (PRCs) in Karnataka following the recent administrative changes to expedite the process?

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