Government Services

Trade Licence: Who Needs One, Fees and Renewal

A trade licence is your municipal body's permission to run a business from a premises. The fee depends on the city, trade and…

FSSAI Registration: Basic, State or Central Licence and Fees

From 1 April 2026, food businesses with turnover up to ₹1.5 crore need only FSSAI registration (₹100 a year); larger ones need a…

Ration Card e-KYC and Aadhaar Linking: Steps and Deadlines

Every ration card member must complete Aadhaar e-KYC at a fair price shop or via the Mera eKYC app; states set the deadline.

Driving Licence Application and Renewal Status: What Each Stage Means

Check DL or renewal status on Sarathi under Application Status with your application number and date of birth.

International Driving Permit From India: Documents and Process

Your RTO issues an International Driving Permit to holders of a valid Indian licence for ₹1,000; it is valid for up to one year.

Learner’s Licence Online: Apply, Test and Fees

Apply for a learner's licence on Sarathi, pay ₹150 per class plus ₹50 test fee, and pass a road-rules test with 60% correct…

Birth Certificate Online: How to Apply and Download

Register a birth with the local registrar within 21 days for free. Then download the birth certificate from the CRS portal or…

DigiLocker: What It Is and Which Documents Are Legally Valid

DigiLocker is the government's document wallet. Documents in its Issued Documents section, such as a DL, RC or PAN, count as…

Ration Card Status: Application Stages, Card Types and What They Mean

Check ration card status on your state food portal. AAY cards get 35 kg of grain a month per family; PHH cards get 5 kg per…

PM-Kisan Registration: Eligibility, Documents and Online Steps

Farmer families with cultivable land in their own names can self-register for PM-Kisan Samman Nidhi with Aadhaar, bank and land…

DA Merger With Basic Pay: What the Rules Say

DA is not merged with basic pay just because it crosses 50%. The government says no merger proposal is under consideration.

How to Apply for a Passport Online: Steps, Documents and Fees

Register on Passport Seva, fill the form, pay online and book a PSK slot. A 36-page adult passport costs ₹2,500 from 1 July 2026.

8th Pay Commission Salary Hike: What Is Known and What Is Guesswork

No official 8th Pay Commission salary table exists yet. Any level-wise hike you see is an estimate built on an assumed fitment…

ABHA Card: What It Is, How to Create It, and ABHA vs Ayushman

ABHA is a free 14-digit health ID for linking your medical records. Create it with Aadhaar or a driving licence. It is not the…

e-Shram Card: Eligibility, Registration and Benefits

Unorganised workers aged 16+ who don't pay income tax and aren't in EPFO or ESIC can get a free e-Shram card with a UAN on…