Assam CM Introduces 'Mission Bhumiputra,' Digital Way To Issue Caste Certificates To Students

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma inaugurated "Mission Bhumiputra," a digital platform for issuing digitalized caste certificates to students on August 1. Caste certificates will no longer be issued manually. From August 8 onwards, the Deputy Commissioners will provide the format for applications for caste certificates to the Headmasters of educational institutions. Certificates will be accessible in Digi locker under IT Act and digitally signed by the relevant Deputy Commissioners.