Citizen service portals
Official entry points for discovery, records and public-service requests.
All 15 myScheme benefit categories are covered with named national programmes and discovery links. This is a guide to programmes, not a complete copy of the changing central and state scheme database. Official eligibility, application windows and guidelines determine access.
Explore this topic in the interactive atlas →Ration card applications
Find the responsible state/UT food portal and the official application procedure.
NFSA · apply for ration card ↗- State/UT administrations determine beneficiary eligibility and issue ration cards. This national page routes you to the appropriate food portal; it is not a single nationwide application form.
PAN and instant e-PAN
Official guidance for obtaining an electronic PAN through the Income Tax e-Filing portal.
Income Tax Department · instant e-PAN guide ↗- Instant e-PAN requires no existing PAN, a valid Aadhaar with linked mobile number, and an adult applicant who is not a representative assessee. Check the official guide for the current procedure and other PAN routes.
Voter ID and voter registration
Official Election Commission guidance for registering to vote and checking electoral registration.
Election Commission · voter registration ↗- Check citizenship, age and ordinary-residence requirements in the official guidance. Registration and corrections use the Voters’ Services Portal linked by the Election Commission.
myScheme
Search central and state/UT programmes using categories and eligibility information.
myScheme · official discovery platform ↗- The platform directs users to the responsible application route.
UMANG
A unified interface for participating government services.
UMANG ↗DigiLocker
Digital documents and services from participating issuers.
DigiLocker ↗Passport Seva
Official passport-service information and applications.
Passport Seva ↗Parivahan
Driving-licence and vehicle-related service routes.
Parivahan ↗CPGRAMS
A public-grievance platform for participating government organisations.
CPGRAMS ↗RTI Online
Online RTI requests and appeals for covered central public authorities.
RTI Online ↗- State RTI services may use separate portals.
ServicePlus
Find participating state/UT services, including birth, death, caste, income and residence certificates, in the ServicePlus directory.
ServicePlus · official service directory ↗- Select your state/UT and exact service. Certificates are issued by the responsible local or revenue authority; availability, eligibility, documents and fees vary by jurisdiction.
Sources and scope ▼
Recorded chapter review: . Check the linked sources for subsequent changes.
- NFSA · apply for ration card · Source reviewed 22 October 2026
- Income Tax Department · instant e-PAN guide · Source reviewed 22 October 2026
- Election Commission · voter registration · Source reviewed 22 October 2026
- myScheme · official discovery platform · Central, state and union territory schemes; 15 benefit categories
- UMANG
- DigiLocker
- Passport Seva
- Parivahan
- CPGRAMS
- RTI Online
- ServicePlus · official service directory · Source reviewed 22 October 2026