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What is the news?

Union Defence Minister has launched the e-Chhawani portal.

About the Portal:

The portal aims to provide online municipal services to more than 20 lakh citizens across 62 Cantonment Boards.
Developed by: The portal developed jointly by eGov Foundation, Bharat Electronics Limited(BEL), Directorate General Defence Estates(DGDE) and National Informatics Centre(NIC).
Features: Through the portal, the residents of cantonment areas will be able to avail basic services such as; the renewal of leases, application for birth & death certificates, water & sewerage connections, trade licences, mobile toilet locators and payment of different types of taxes and fees.

Source: AIR