UMANG App | One App, Many e-Government Services
Umang also known as Unified Mobile Application, is an all-in-one app launched by the Narendra Modi government to encourage more people to adopt digital payment
transactions in the country. The Umang app is a unified application that can be used to avail a number of pan India e-government services such as filing income tax, making Aadhar and provident fund queries, booking a gas cylinder, Passport Seva, among others.
This platform provides people access to more than 100 services, from both the state and central government. With Umang, the government aims to promote e-governance and adopt a new-age governance policy as part of Modi’s Digital India initiative. The app can be downloaded on Android, iOS and Windows phones for free. Umang has been developed by the National e-Governance Division (NeGD) and the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology. This e-governance application can also be used from other channels such as through the web, SMS, or IVR.
Umang App for e-Government Services
The following are some of the services available in Umang:
| Department | Services |
| Passport Seva |
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| Aadhar Card |
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| Bharat Gas |
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| CBSE |
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| EPFO |
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| Pay Income Tax |
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| Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana -Housing for All (Urban) (PMAY) |
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| Pan Card |
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What is Umang App?
The Umang app is a mobile application that can be used to get access to a wide range of government services at the click of a button through your smartphone.
Features and Benefits of Umang App:
Seamless integration: With the Umang app, consumers can enjoy seamless integration with all government related services including Aadhaar, DigoLocker, and PayGov, to name a few. You can also check where Passport Seva Kendra’s are located and book appointments.
Easy access: This e-governance app is not just limited to smartphones. You can also use it on a desktop, tablet or through SMS.
Customer service: Umang has a dedicated customer support team that resolves all issues that a user may have. The support team is available on all days of the week from 8.00 a.m. to 8.00 p.m.
Single app for all services: The best part about the Umang app is that it a single platform for over 100 government services. Users will be able to access a number of services on a unified platform using a range of different channels.
How To Download Umang App
To download the Umang app on Android phones, go to Google Play Store and type Umang. Click on install and wait for the app to be downloaded. Proceed to launch the app post download and register for the service. For Apple users, the app can be installed from the Apple App Store.
How To Use Umang App
Step 1: Download the Umang app from Google Play Store or Apple App Store
Step 2: Create your ‘Profile’ by providing personal details such as name, mobile number, age. There is also an option to upload a profile photo
Step 3: You can also link your Aadhaar number to the app and other social media accounts
Step 4: After profile creation, you can log in and go to the ‘Sort & Filter’ section to browse through the services and categories
Step 5: Go to the search option to look for particular services
How To Register/Set Up Umang App Using Mobile Number.
Step 2: Launch the app and click on ‘New User’.
Step 3: On the ‘Registration’ screen, key in the mobile number and click ‘Proceed’. You will see the mobile number verification screen
Step 4: Now, key in the OTP and proceed to set MPIN. Type MPIN and click ‘Confirm MPIN'
Step 5: Choose ‘Proceed’ and answer the security question and continue.
Step 6: Now, enter Aadhar number if you want to link it or click ‘Skip’ to move on to the ‘Profile Information Screen’, where you will have to enter profile details and click ‘Save & Proceed’
Step 7: This completes the registration process and you will be redirected to the home screen