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Delhi to Pilot WhatsApp-Based Public Services Next Month

The IT Department will use the pilot to validate a WhatsApp chatbot interface for roughly 50 services before any wider rollout.

Overview

  • Officials say trial runs are planned within 15–20 days, with a possible go‑live by the end of next month or April if the tests succeed.
  • The platform will use AI chatbots and WhatsApp Dynamic Flows with a bilingual interface in Hindi and English for 24x7, faceless access.
  • Users will initiate requests by messaging on WhatsApp, then complete steps via the e‑District portal, receive an application number, track status in real time and get certificates digitally.
  • Nearly 50 services are slated for the first phase, starting with revenue department documents such as birth, caste, marriage, income and domicile certificates.
  • Some concessionaires have been empanelled through bidding, and the IT Department is building a central dashboard for real‑time oversight as privacy, verification and backend integration needs are addressed.