In a major step towards digital governance, Telangana is undergoing a transformative overhaul of its transport services with the phased integration of the Sarathi and Vahan portals, replacing outdated systems such as the CFST portal. This digital transition is aimed at enhancing the efficiency, security, and accessibility of various Regional Transport Office (RTO) services for citizens.
Key Developments:
- The initiative marks a phased integration with the central Sarathi and Vahan portals, which are part of India’s national digital governance framework.
- Starting July 28, crucial services such as licence renewal, duplicate licence issuance, and address change will transition to the Sarathi portal.
- Citizens will benefit from improved portability and security of documents through access to digitally verified driving-related records via DigiLocker.
- Telangana’s move is aligned with the broader nationwide RTO digitization, already successfully implemented in many other Indian states.
- This initiative streamlines access to essential transport services, improving public convenience and enabling a more transparent and secure system.
The integration of Sarathi and Vahan portals represents a significant leap forward in Telangana’s efforts to modernize and digitize citizen services. It not only simplifies the process for users but also reduces bureaucratic inefficiencies, laying the groundwork for a smarter, more connected governance system in the state.
