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Kerala launches "K-Smart 2.0" to digitize all panchayat services.

State News | Dated: 27 Nov 2025

The Kerala Government has launched "K-Smart 2.0" (Kerala Solutions for Managing Administrative Reformation and Transformation). This upgraded platform extends digital services from municipalities to all 941 Gram Panchayats in the state. It allows residents to access services like birth registration, building permits, and tax payments via a mobile app.

🎯 Key Highlights:

  • K-Smart 2.0 aims to eliminate the need for physical visits to government offices, making governance transparent and corruption-free.
  • The application is developed by the Information Kerala Mission (IKM) and is integrated with the state's Chief Minister's dashboard for real-time monitoring.
  • Kerala was already the first state to digitize all municipal services; this move ensures 100% digital literacy in local governance.

💡 Other Important Facts:

  • App: K-Smart 2.0.
  • Developer: Information Kerala Mission.
  • Scope: All 941 Gram Panchayats.

📚 Test Your Knowledge:

Which state launched "K-Smart 2.0" to provide digital services in Gram Panchayats?

Correct Answer: Kerala

🚀 Quick Recap:

About Kerala

  • Capital – Thiruvananthapuram
  • Chief Minister – Pinarayi Vijayan