India’s digital transformation isn’t just about UPI payments and Aadhaar authentication.
A growing number of government-backed apps provide essential services at your fingertips, making tasks like applying for a passport, accessing education, or finding emergency help faster and easier.
Here are five must-have government apps you might not have heard of.
Umang: One App for Multiple Government Services
The UMANG (Unified Mobile Application for New-Age Governance) app is a one-stop platform for accessing a wide range of central, state, and local government services.
Instead of juggling multiple apps, users can find everything from bill payments and PF withdrawals to healthcare and education services in one place.
The app also integrates with Digital India initiatives, ensuring secure transactions and seamless accessibility via mobile, web, SMS, and IVR.
112 India: Emergency SOS Assistance
When every second counts, the 112 India app provides quick access to emergency responders across India.
Whether it’s a medical crisis, fire, or personal safety concern, users can send instant SOS alerts that share their location and contact details with authorities, emergency contacts, and registered volunteers.
The app is operational in all states and union territories, ensuring rapid assistance whenever needed.
ePathshala: Digital Learning for Everyone
Designed as part of the Digital India initiative, ePathshala offers free access to textbooks, audiobooks, and other educational resources.
Students, teachers, and parents can browse NCERT textbooks, academic periodicals, and multimedia study materials across multiple subjects.
The app supports offline reading, bookmarking, text-to-speech, and digital note-making, making learning more interactive and accessible.
mPassport Seva: Simplified Passport Services
The mPassport Seva app streamlines the passport application process, allowing users to track their application status, find the nearest Passport Seva Kendra, and access step-by-step guidance for obtaining a passport.
With 93 Passport Seva Kendras and over 400 Post Office Passport Seva Kendras integrated into the system, this app makes passport-related tasks more efficient and transparent.
Skill India Digital Hub: Career Growth Made Easy
For those looking to enhance their skills or find job opportunities, the Skill India Digital Hub is an invaluable tool.
The app consolidates all government skill development and entrepreneurship programs, offering free courses, training centers, apprenticeships, and digital certifications.
Users can generate a QR code-based digital CV, receive personalized course recommendations, and explore job listings based on their skillset—all within a mobile-friendly platform that supports multiple languages.
These government-backed apps make essential services more accessible, whether you need emergency assistance, educational resources, career growth, or everyday government services. With digital governance becoming the norm, using these apps can help streamline your interactions with government agencies and save time on routine tasks.
