In a pioneering move toward digital governance, Revenue Minister K. Rajan has officially launched the ‘Revenue e-Literacy Mission’ in the Chathannur constituency. Part of the broader ‘Janapaksham Chathannur’ initiative, the project aims to make Chathannur the first Assembly constituency in the country to achieve complete revenue digital literacy.
The project is designed to train citizens to access government services such as paying land tax or applying for certificates directly through their mobile phones. By fostering digital self-reliance, the project seeks to ensure transparent and speedy service delivery while eliminating the need for intermediaries.
The project is structured as a massive community-driven campaign targeting 65,000 households within the constituency. One person from each home will receive specialised training, totaling 65,000 trainees across 1,200 centers. This effort is supported by 50 master trainers and 149 ward-level coordinators who will oversee the sessions. To supplement the training, a dedicated YouTube channel and a mobile app have been launched to provide video tutorials and step-by-step guidance on navigating various government portals.
Self-service kiosks
In the first phase of the Janapaksham Chathannur project all major government offices, including village offices in the constituency, were renovated and modernised. In the next phase, the project aims to make government services smarter by installing self-service kiosks in all government offices. To assist those who may be less tech-savvy, a volunteer force of 1,000 individuals will man help desks at these kiosks, ensuring that the transition to digital governance is inclusive and accessible for everyone. The Kollam tahsildar is the implementing officer of the project. A core committee, consisting of the MLA, village officers, and representatives of local self-government institutions, is responsible for overseeing the project’s progress.
Published – February 03, 2026 06:44 pm IST
