10 Government Apps Every Indian Should Have On Their Phone

Government Services On Your Phone

From digital documents to Aadhaar services, voting and transport records, several Government of India apps can simplify everyday tasks. These platforms reduce dependence on physical paperwork and repeated office visits. Here are 10 official apps worth knowing about, with services designed to make citizen-government interactions faster, more convenient and increasingly paperless.

UMANG And DigiLocker

UMANG: Access thousands of Central and State government services, including pensions, utility payments, licences and welfare schemes.
DigiLocker: Store, access, share and verify authentic digital documents and certificates. As of July 2026, UMANG offered about 2,575 services, while DigiLocker covered 5,437 document types and services.

Aadhaar And Transport

mAadhaar: Access Aadhaar services, download Aadhaar, check authentication history, lock biometrics and order PVC cards.
mParivahan: Access digital driving licences, registration certificates, vehicle information and e-Challan services. Both can reduce the need to carry multiple physical documents during everyday travel and verification.

Voting Made Digital

The Election Commission’s Voter Helpline app lets citizens search electoral rolls, register or modify voter details, download digital voter slips and file complaints. It also provides election information and polling details. The app can reduce paperwork and make several voter-related processes accessible directly from a smartphone.

Support For Workers

eShram: The Labour Ministry’s platform helps unorganised workers register, update occupations and access relevant welfare information.

MyGrievance: Citizens can use this Government initiative to submit complaints about public services digitally. Together, these platforms can reduce physical visits while making worker support and grievance redressal more accessible.

Health And Public Participation

Aarogya Setu: Relaunched as Aarogya Setu 2.0 in 2026, it now serves as a citizen-facing digital health gateway and Personal Health Record platform.
MyGov: The Government’s citizen-engagement platform helps people participate in discussions, campaigns, surveys and initiatives, bringing public engagement closer to their smartphones.

One More For Digital Payments

Developed by NPCI, BHIM enables instant bank-to-bank payments using UPI. It can simplify digital transactions without requiring users to handle cash or lengthy payment procedures. Together, these 10 apps show how India’s digital public infrastructure is bringing documents, services, payments and citizen interactions closer to everyday smartphone users.