CHENNAI: In six months, mobile users may not have the hassle to search and download multiple apps of the state government departments. Instead, one official app will act as a nodal window for all apps of various state agencies and departments.
The state government is in the process of designing the all-in-one app where users can log in and browse the apps of multiple departments. The move is expected to reduce the time to search for authentic apps of the government.
In the first phase, the nodal app would be integrating five key agencies and departments that are the most sought-after including the agriculture department, police and eSevai. Sources said it is likely to be ready in four months. While agriculture and police have their own apps, e-sevai does not have an independent app.
Official sources privy to developments said work has started to develop the uniform app. “It is for the first time that the government is engaged in creating an uniform app for the public. The objective is to ensure that people get an access to apps for utilities and services under a single platform,” an official said.
Similar apps with identical features are already available online initiated by private firms with a disclaimer that the respective apps were not developed by the government. Currently, app of an agency or department needs to downloaded independently though users may not be using the services frequently. This results in downloading and deleting the app after completion of a specific task. Against this backdrop, the uniform app will be helpful. “Moreover, people will get access to authentic apps without any hassles,” the official added.