Go paperless with DIGILocker
Hi friends, many of us may be using cloud-platform more like the known names such as Google Drive, Sky Drive, Drop Box, iCloud etc. To store important documents but many of the citizens are not aware about 'DIGILocker’ - the new digital locker service being initiated by the Narendra Modi government under its Digital India programme. So let's understand what is DIGILocker
What really is DIGILocker?
DIGILocker is a cloud-platform more
like the known names such as Google Drive, Sky Drive, Drop Box, iCloud etc.So, it is essentially a digital service where Indian citizens can easily store digital copies of their documents. Not just that, users can also safely store URI links to digital or e-documents provided by different issuers.This cloud storage service also offers an interesting feature. Users can actually sign their stored e-documents digitally using e-Sign feature that is offered with this service.
DIGILocker is a cloud-platform more
like the known names such as Google Drive, Sky Drive, Drop Box, iCloud etc.So, it is essentially a digital service where Indian citizens can easily store digital copies of their documents. Not just that, users can also safely store URI links to digital or e-documents provided by different issuers.This cloud storage service also offers an interesting feature. Users can actually sign their stored e-documents digitally using e-Sign feature that is offered with this service.
Type of documents can be stored?
All personal documents including voter ID cards, PAN cards, university certificates, driving license etc. can be stored in DIGILocker. As mentioned earlier, users can also store URLs for digital documents issued by different departments.
All personal documents including voter ID cards, PAN cards, university certificates, driving license etc. can be stored in DIGILocker. As mentioned earlier, users can also store URLs for digital documents issued by different departments.
Who can use this service?
This service can be availed by all
citizens of India. It is a national service that targets every single Indian.
This service can be availed by all
citizens of India. It is a national service that targets every single Indian.
Is this service costly?
The DIGILocker service is made
available without any cost. As a citizen of India, it is expected that you are a proud tax-payer (unless there is something you really need to hide from the Income Tax Department). Your tax money already pays for this service and there is no need to pay anything
else to access DIGILocker. Basically,
the DIGILocker service is a national
infrastructure service, only this time, it is in digital format.
The DIGILocker service is made
available without any cost. As a citizen of India, it is expected that you are a proud tax-payer (unless there is something you really need to hide from the Income Tax Department). Your tax money already pays for this service and there is no need to pay anything
else to access DIGILocker. Basically,
the DIGILocker service is a national
infrastructure service, only this time, it is in digital format.
Special Requirements for using DIGILocker service?
Yes, there is but they are nothing so
special that you cannot use it. Here are the requirements you need to keep in mind:
1) You need to have your Aadhar Card number to access the service.
2) You cannot store files in any other format other than those have the following extensions: .pdf, .jpg, .jpeg, .png, .gif and.bmp. Video or audio files are
not allowed.
3) No document file should exceed10 MB in size.
If you meet these requirements, you
are good to go!
Yes, there is but they are nothing so
special that you cannot use it. Here are the requirements you need to keep in mind:
1) You need to have your Aadhar Card number to access the service.
2) You cannot store files in any other format other than those have the following extensions: .pdf, .jpg, .jpeg, .png, .gif and.bmp. Video or audio files are
not allowed.
3) No document file should exceed10 MB in size.
If you meet these requirements, you
are good to go!
How much storage space is offered?
This is where you may be slightly
dissatisfied because the maximum
storage allotted for an individual user is 1 Gigabyte. Good news however is that most of the documents don’texceed a few KBs in size and hence,1GB is good enough to accommodate thousands of documents. This is precisely why, no other file formats other than those mentioned above are allowed.
This is where you may be slightly
dissatisfied because the maximum
storage allotted for an individual user is 1 Gigabyte. Good news however is that most of the documents don’texceed a few KBs in size and hence,1GB is good enough to accommodate thousands of documents. This is precisely why, no other file formats other than those mentioned above are allowed.
Who is in charge of maintaining the DIGILocker service?
You may think of Private company, but you were wrong. The responsibility for maintaining this service has been handed over to The Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology (MeitY) Government of India.
You may think of Private company, but you were wrong. The responsibility for maintaining this service has been handed over to The Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology (MeitY) Government of India.
What are the modes of accessing this service?
When it comes to accessing the
service, it is no different than private services like Google Drive, Sky Drive,Drop Box or any other cloud storage service. DIGILocker can be accessed using a web portal that can be accessed using this URL. If however,you want or need to access the portal on-the-go, you can feel free to download the mobile app for Your Android device from Play Store.Currently there is no iOS app of DIGILocker but there is on going development for iOS app.
When it comes to accessing the
service, it is no different than private services like Google Drive, Sky Drive,Drop Box or any other cloud storage service. DIGILocker can be accessed using a web portal that can be accessed using this URL. If however,you want or need to access the portal on-the-go, you can feel free to download the mobile app for Your Android device from Play Store.Currently there is no iOS app of DIGILocker but there is on going development for iOS app.
How to get inside the locker?
- In order to use the service, you need to sign up for it. You can do so by using this link. On the registration page, you will be asked to provide your Aadhar Card number. Once you input the number, you can select an option Of One Time Password (OTP) to be sent to your mobile number or you can use‘Finger Print’ option. In order to use The Finger Print option, you will need a biometric device attached to your computer. Once your finger print is authenticated, you will be taken to a next page where you can create your username and password. For OTP registration, the OTP will be sent to the mobile number which is UIDAI registered. In case your mobile number is not UIDAI registered,you need to visit an Enrolment Center and get it registered.Once you enter the OTP, UIDAI will perform e-KYC (electronic Know Your Customer) verification. Upon Successful verification, you can enter the locker and perform a host of activities like creating/changing password, linking DIGILocker account with social media profiles for social login etc.
What will you find inside DIGILocker?
Inside the DIGILocker you will find a
section called ‘My Documents’. This
section in turn will have two subsections titled ‘Digital Documents’and ‘Uploaded Documents’.There will be 5 more sections known as My Profile, Account Settings,Contact Us, My Issuer and My Requester.
Inside the DIGILocker you will find a
section called ‘My Documents’. This
section in turn will have two subsections titled ‘Digital Documents’and ‘Uploaded Documents’.There will be 5 more sections known as My Profile, Account Settings,Contact Us, My Issuer and My Requester.
What kind of sharing options are available with DIGILocker?
There is no social sharing option
available here because of obvious security reasons. The documents
stored here are not meant to be made publicly available. So, the only option is to share via email. Clicking on sharing button will open a popup dialog. You Will have enter the email of the intended recipient and click or tap on share button. An email will be sent to the recipient which will contain the URI of the document. Clicking on the URI will retrieve the document from the repository and display it to the recipient of the email.
There is no social sharing option
available here because of obvious security reasons. The documents
stored here are not meant to be made publicly available. So, the only option is to share via email. Clicking on sharing button will open a popup dialog. You Will have enter the email of the intended recipient and click or tap on share button. An email will be sent to the recipient which will contain the URI of the document. Clicking on the URI will retrieve the document from the repository and display it to the recipient of the email.
What are the benefits of using DIGILocker?
Really? Okay, here is the list of benefits you will find interesting:
1) It saves time that was usually required in case of sharing paper documents.
2) Allows easy organization of
documents and quick access to the same.
3) Allows self-attestation in form of digital signature.
4) Authenticity of documents are easily validated because they come directly from issuers.
5) Reduces overhead costs for government that was previously required for document maintenance.
6) Reduces carbon footprint by saving trees through elimination of paper usage.
7) Documents can be accessed anytime from anywhere. All that is required is a proper internet connection.
8) Expedites document processing in cases such as passport creation, income tax filing etc.
Really? Okay, here is the list of benefits you will find interesting:
1) It saves time that was usually required in case of sharing paper documents.
2) Allows easy organization of
documents and quick access to the same.
3) Allows self-attestation in form of digital signature.
4) Authenticity of documents are easily validated because they come directly from issuers.
5) Reduces overhead costs for government that was previously required for document maintenance.
6) Reduces carbon footprint by saving trees through elimination of paper usage.
7) Documents can be accessed anytime from anywhere. All that is required is a proper internet connection.
8) Expedites document processing in cases such as passport creation, income tax filing etc.
Integration with Government Department
DigiLocker has partnered with the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways for making available digital driving license & vehicle registration certificates to Indian citizens. Under this partnership, DigiLocker is now directly integrated with the National Register, which is the national database of driving license and vehicle registration data across the country. Henceforth, DigiLocker users will be able to access their digital RC & DL both on desktop computers and on mobile devices.
Benefits of this integration -
Paperless Services.
Authentic Records.
Spot Verification.
While CBSE board has also integrated, in future we may get to see government departments and also private corporate integrated to DIGILocker
DigiLocker has partnered with the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways for making available digital driving license & vehicle registration certificates to Indian citizens. Under this partnership, DigiLocker is now directly integrated with the National Register, which is the national database of driving license and vehicle registration data across the country. Henceforth, DigiLocker users will be able to access their digital RC & DL both on desktop computers and on mobile devices.
Benefits of this integration -
Paperless Services.
Authentic Records.
Spot Verification.
While CBSE board has also integrated, in future we may get to see government departments and also private corporate integrated to DIGILocker
How to upload your documents
DigiLocker?
To upload your driving license and
registration papers:
Download the DigiLocker App on
your mobile phone and then sign
up and create your account with
the app. You will need to provide
your mobile number.
The app will send you an OTP
(One Time Password). Input that
and create a username and
password to get started with the
usage.
DigiLocker?
To upload your driving license and
registration papers:
Download the DigiLocker App on
your mobile phone and then sign
up and create your account with
the app. You will need to provide
your mobile number.
The app will send you an OTP
(One Time Password). Input that
and create a username and
password to get started with the
usage.
How secure is digilocker?
DigiLocker is safe and secure to use.
Standard Practices: DigiLocker follows standard software development practices of uniform coding standards, guidelines and reviews. Every release is reviewed and tested internally for security and penetration vulnerabilities before getting deployed on our servers.
DigiLocker is safe and secure to use.
Standard Practices: DigiLocker follows standard software development practices of uniform coding standards, guidelines and reviews. Every release is reviewed and tested internally for security and penetration vulnerabilities before getting deployed on our servers.
256 Bit SSL Encryption: DigiLocker uses 256 bit secure socket layer (SSL) Encryption for information transmitted during any activity. Mobile Authentication based Sign Up: DigiLocker uses mobile authentication based signup via OTP (one time password) for authenticating users and allowing access to the platform.
Aadhaar Authentication based Issued Document Access: To receive issued documents from registered issuers, citizens need to authenticate themselves using Aadhaar's Biometric or Mobile OTP authentication service.
ISO 27001 certified Data Centre: The application is hosted in a ISO 27001 security certified data centre.
Data Redundancy: Data is backed up in secure environment with proper redundancy.
Timed Log Out: To protect citizen’s account from unauthorized access, our system is designed to terminate session automatically if extended inactivity is detected.
Security Audit: The DigiLocker application has been security audited by a recognized audit agency and the application security audit certificate has been obtained.
User Consent Based System: The data from DigiLocker is shared only with the citizen's explicit consent. All sharing and access activities are logged and conveyed to the citizen. Organizations that need access to citizens' certificates need to register on DigiLocker and seek explicit consent from the citizen.
No doubts that the Indian Government is going toward digital India but questions still remain weather the government officers are ready for it. The police officers still doesn't consider Digital documents as valid because they are not aware or trained for it. But still we hope our future as bright and digital.
Source :- DIGILocker
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