This article will deal with several aspects of Nadakacheri aka Atalji Janasnehi Kendra Services (AJKS). The direct link to Nadakacheri portal has been included at the end of this article.
What is Nadakacheri or Atalji Janasnehi Kendra Services?
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The particlular department of the Karnataka Government that takes care of the services such as Caste-Income, Living, Minorities, Agriculture and Land, Unemployment and Social Security Pension is known as Nadakacheri.
In September of 2006, the Nemmadi telecenter project was initiated as a crucial element to the PPP i.e Public-Private Partnership Model by the Government of Karnataka. This moved the government one more step towards its objective to provide smoother e-governance services to its rural population.
Emphasizing on the goals of responsive governance by cultivating a transparent, efficient, effective and accountable system of public service delivery in the wonderful state of Karnataka.
The performance of the Atalji Jansahi Kendra or the Nadakacheri was compromised as the Government didn’t have full control of the private entities participating in the Project so they took the project and handed it over to The Revenue Department of the State i.e Karnataka.
Objectives of Nadakacheri Services
With this endeavor, the Government intends for all the revenue services and the citizen services to be conveniently available. The objective was also that these services could be accessed digitally for efficient operation for both the parties and to ensure a smoother experience.
With the establishment of multiple service centers at the level which in turn makes the process transparent, easy, affordable, reliable and simpler. They have managed to install around eight hundred tele-centers around the state of Karnataka for the same.
The primary goal of Nadakacheri services is to successfully help the citizens of Karnataka to avail all the benefits and welfare scheme under the departmental scope in a simpler way. The department also have created an online portal, further simplifying the whole Atalji Jansahi Kendra (Nadakacheri) service workflow.
Karnataka Nadakacheri Services – Then and Now
In the initial stages the benefits provided by the Government body of Karnataka correlated to all social security systems. These options were merely on delivered to the public on Taluka level. At that level they had to write an application on paper together with required documents and were needed to mail the same to the Taluk office if any citizen wished to attain these services provided by the Government.
These submitted documents were then manually filtered and then forwarded over to the field executives for a brief session of verification. These reports were then processed and double-checked before the manual certificates were issued and issued finally by the Tahasildar present at the Taluk Office.
This process was lengthy and heinous. All the stages of the workflow were done manually which furthermore required the beneficiary to pay multiple visits to the “sarkari daftar” to obtain the certificate which consumed time and energy on both the parties and was deemed inefficient.
The New System of NadaKacheri
All the Nadakacheri have been assigned to ease this trade and procure electronic delivery of these citizen services namely the Caste Certificate, Income Certificates, Land Ownership Documents, Death Certificates, Birth Certificates, Agricultural Documents, and Social Security Pensions in the rural parts of the State.
With seven hundred sixty-nine centers all across Karnataka (Hobli level) marked and recorded on the date of 25/12/2012 we can clearly see the amount of effort put in by the State Government of Karnataka to facilitate the life of a regular Kannadiga citizen. On a district level, The Deputy Commissioner of the district remains the in-charge of the Kendra or offices established for Nadakacheri Project.
On the state level, the Directorate of the Atalji Janasnehi work closely with the Karnataka Revenue Department. To be more efficient towards the cause, the Commissioner Survey Settlement and the Land Records have been designated as the Director of the project. The Directorate’s responsibility happen to be:
- to monitor,
- to facilitate and
- to contribute specialized in order to enforce the project effectively across the State.
Points to Remember abut NadaKacheri (AJK) :
| Name of the Scheme | Nadakacheri/ Atalji Janasnehi Kendra. |
| Started by | Atalji Janasnehi Kendra Project. |
| Launched For | The residents of Karnataka. |
| Purpose | To provide digital certification for ease of access. |
| Offical Website | https://nadakacheri.karnataka.gov.in |
Eligibility Criteria for the Nadakacheri or Atalji Janasnehi Kendra.
Citizens of Karnataka that belong to these communities mentioned below can easily apply and avail the benefits of the Nadakacheri/ Atalji Janasnehi Kendra Services.
- OBC ( Other Backward Community )
- MBC ( Most Backward Community)
- SC (Schedule Caste Community)
- ST (Scheduled Tribe Community)
Caste Certificate Issuaance Through Nadakacheri
Why is Caste Certificate necessary ? – Atalji Janasnehi Kendra.
A Caste certificate can ensure your recruiter or educational council to recognise and confirm your community, caste and religion. This Certificate is required for anyone who wishes to apply to a government job. Furthermore, It also aids in your admission to college by reserving your seat (both in private or government institutions). Occasionally, the Central Government or the State Government come up with certain schemes you can benefit from and the certificate assures you receive them in the way it was intended to.
Caste Certificate provides you and the document that proves your place in the society with all the necessary details that confirms it.
Likewise the Atalji Janasnehi Portal offers softwares and multiple services such as The Agriculturist Certificate, Crop Certificate, Crop Certificate, Other Backward Community (OBC) Certificate (Central), Living Certificate, Birth Certificate, Death Certificate,etc.
Avail many more of these crucial documents and certificates digitally with less time.
Nadakacheri Software and Application Provided for it.
Developed and tested by The National Informatics Centre (NIC) the Nadakacheri is a web-based application which has been designed and implemented while keeping simplicity in their mind. This application is operated through a centralized form of architecture hosted in the State Data Center.
This piece of software facilitates a common ground or portal where the notion of a distinct front office, back office, local server or any other aspect of data replication or recurrence is close to or to none.
The data and software is continuously maintained everytime new adjustment has to be made at the State Data Center with an ease of modification. As I reflect back to the ways it is a very pleasant experience as now it can be deployed and implemented in a short span of a mere 2-3 hours. Having a Client- Oriented server architecture.
The Nemmadi Software was developed by NIC i.e The National Informatics Centre and it has an efficient UI design for the ease of access of this app and the website is very easy to use. However, the performance had been compromised once, prompting the team to work more and pay attention to the aspects of the software as they incurred a huge amount of data loss while processing data replication.
Nadakacheri- Atalji Janasnehi Kendra Services
This Kendra provides a lot of Citizen Services to their people in the State of Karnataka. Forty of them have been mentioned below in order.
I am going to compose a chart below to enable you to understand the period and the name of the Services. Please do refer to the chart below to view the same.
| Acid Victim Pension | 30 Days approx. |
| Agricultural Family Member(CER) | 7 days approx. |
| Agricultural Labor Certificate | 7 days approx. |
| Agriculturist Certificate | 7 days approx. |
| Anthya Samsakara Yojnaye | 10 days approx. |
| Attestation of Family Tree | 7 days approx. |
| Bonafide Certificate | 7 days approx. |
| Caste & Income Certificate | 21 days approx. |
| Caste Certificate (Cat- A) | 21 days approx. |
| Caste Certificates (SC and ST) | 21 days approx. |
| Crop Certificates | 12 days approx. |
| Domicile Certificates | 7 days approx. |
| Farmer Widow Pensions | 30 days approx. |
| HK Residences and Eligibilities | 30 days approx. |
| Income Certificates | 21 days approx. |
| Income Certificates Compass For Employment. | 21 days approx. |
| Income Certificate for Employment | 21 days approx. |
| Indira Gandhi Old Age Pension | 45 days approx. |
| Land Holding Certificates | 7 days approx. |
| Living Certificates | & days approx |
| Manaswini | 45 days approx. |
| Mythiri | 45 days approx. |
| National Family Benefit Scheme | 70 days approx. |
| No Government Job Certificates | 7 days approx. |
| No Re- marriage Certificate | 7 days approx. |
| Non- Creamy Layer Certificate | 7 days approx. |
| Non Tenancy Certificate | 7 days approx. |
| Other Backward Community (OBC) Certificate (Central) | 21 days Approx. |
| Minority Certificate (Central) | 30 days approx. |
| Physically Handicapped Person | 45 days approx. |
| Population Certificate | 7 days approx |
| Residence Certificate | 7 days approx |
| Sandhya Suraksha Yojnaye | 45 days approx. |
| Small/ Marginal Farmer Certificate | 7 days certificate |
| Solvency Certificate | 21 days approx |
| Surviving Family Member Certificate | 7 days approx |
| Unemployment Certificate | 7 days approx. |
| Widow Certificate | 7 days approx. |
| Widow Pension | 45 days approx. |
But Why Do We Need The Nadakacheri Caste Certificates?
Anyone residing in India as a citizen with all the proper documentation is inherently divided and classified into certain Government communities respectively. For anyone that belongs to the Scheduled Tribe (ST), Scheduled Caste(SC), Other Backward Community (OBC) or Most Backward Community (MBC) requires the document or Certificate so as to confirm their identity and certify that they belong to that mentioned class or category of citizenship in India.
People of Karnataka or Kannadiga ಕನ್ನಡಿಗ that belongs to the above mentioned category of citizenship are inclined to a grant with upto 15% of reservations for Scheduled Caste(SCs) and Scheduled Tribe (STs) and upto 3% reservations for Other Backward Castes(OBCs).
Which could support and promote a huge amount of growth towards the people falling in this class or category of citizenship in the State of Karnataka.
Now, Let’s Discover How You Can Apply To Acquire The Caste Certificate For Your Own Benefits Through The Nadakacheri Website
Below, I am going show you the step by step process in how you can enroll and receive your Caste Certificate.
- On your device, with a browser and a decent internet connection visit the online portal with the link: https://nadakacheri.karnataka.gov.in/ajsk
- Toggle towards the Apply Online Section.
- Input your contact number.
- Click on the “Proceed” button below.
- You should be able to see a “New Request” tab load on your device’s screen.
- Click on it to see all the list of options available.
- On there, press on “Caste Certificates.”
- You have to fill-in all the mandatorily required information.
- Upload all the asked documents.
- Select the mode of delivery.
- Solve the visual captcha problem to prove that you are a human.
- Scroll down to see a “save” option and then click on it.
- There will be a prompt with an “ACK” number which is just Nadakacheri Acknowledge Number.
- Press on the Online mode of payment option.
- Choose your desired payment gateway.
Congratulations! Your Caste Certificate will be issued with the issuing date as the registered date by the authorities.
Now, What Are The Documents Required To Apply For Caste Certificates?
The most important documents required while you apply for the Caste Certificate is as follows:
Keep in mind that these documents are very important to prove your nationality as an Indian. The documents should be uploaded in a .pdf format and make sure the size is less than 2mb.
- The Application Form should be mandatorily filled with no errors or misinformations.
- Identity proof, it could be anything from Aadhar Card, Voter Card or Ration Card ,etc.)
- Income report which could be your bank statements.
- Proof of Residence i.e rental agreement,etc.
- Caste or Religion Report.
- For ladies, the Caste Certificate before marriage is to be produced as well.
- Press ALT+J if you are on a Computer and find the file name of your certificate.
Now, You can successfully see the Certificate saved in your device. You can save it digitally or print it out.
Note: Additional documents may be asked by the verification officer on inspection depending upon the type of certification.
How Do I Download The Caste Certificate Online Through Nadakacheri?
It is moderately easy to download the Caste Certificate online pondering the fact that, before we had to dawdle for a very long time before we could start substantiating our identity to whoever we relay about the community that we fit to.
- On the official website, which can be reached with the link below https://nadakacheri.karnataka.gov.in/ajsk
- You will find a headline with a “Get Status” tag on it.
- Press on the “Get Status” tab.
- A fresh layer will open up with a vacant dialog box where you have to fill-in the ACK (Nadakacheri Acknowledgement Number).
- After you fill it you have to click on the “Show Certificate” button.
- Let the page load generously, the certificate will appear on the screen.
- You will be able to find an option to “Print or Download the Certificate” you have to click on it.
- You will be able to see a prompt on the screen with a pointer giving a sign that it is being downloaded.
How Do I Check My Nadakacheri or Atalji Janasneha Kendra Application Status ?
The Internet is truly a marvelous invention as it is equipped with data sharing in the intervals of mere seconds. As Government services being integrated to it has made life a lot easier. Now, We can view our Nadakacheri Application status for Caste Certifications or any kind of certification available on the website at a faster rate at the click of a couple buttons. Let me show you how:
- Log into the official website hosted by Nadakacheri Karnataka. You can also click on the link mentioned here https://nadakacheri.karnataka.gov.in/ajsk.
- Left Click on the option that says Application Form.
- There will be a drop down list where you need to select the “Application Status.”
- This page will load to another page with an empty dialog box.
- There you have to fill in all the required details such as the Application type,the ACK ( Nadakacheri Acknowledgement Number) number ,etc.
- Now, all you have to do is click on the “Get Status” option which you can see on the screen.
- This will now reveal the information that you wanted to acquire including the date of arrival.
Is There Any Amount Of Fee For The Issuing Of The Certificate Through Nadakacheri?
Yes, there is a small fee of rupees fifteen for every Caste Certificate that we apply and acquire through the Nadakacheri website.
What is the Validity of the Certificates ?
These Caste Certificates need a one time payment of rupees fifteen to avail and there is no renewal date whatsoever they will last for a lifetime from the date of application.
So, you don’t need to worry about the validity of your caste certificate.
How Do We Check Reasons For Rejections Of An Application?
Numerous times we have seen that applications get rejected and some are not notified. If you feel like it is taking longer than expected then you can check your status with the method mentioned above.
And if by chance, your application is rejected you cannot figure out why then you can also see the reason why by following the process given below.
- Go to the official website or you can click on the link given below https://nadakacheri.karnataka.gov.in/ajsk
- Click on the given important link tab ಪ್ರಮುಖ ಲಿಂಕ್ಗಳು.
- Choose the application status ಅಪ್ಲಿಕೇಶನ್ ಸ್ಥಿತಿ and click on it.
- Now, please enter your ACK or Nadakacheri Acknowledgement Number.
You will see a brand new screen that tells you what went wrong and what mistakes you made that caused the rejection.
OR
You can also
- Go to the official website or just simply, you can click on the link given below https://nadakacheri.karnataka.gov.in/ajsk
- Press the Important links button.
- Find and select the Nadakacheri Certificate Verification ನಾಡಕಚೇರಿ ಪ್ರಮಾಣ ಪತ್ರ ಪರಿಶೀಲನೆ button.
- Type in your ACK/ Nadakacheri Acknowledgement Number.
- This will take you to the page where the reason for your Application Form Rejection is listed.
How To Take A Reprint Of Your Certificate Online ?
Now, There is also an option available where if by chance, you lose your certificate you can retrieve it by the following methods in easy steps given below:
- Go to Nadakacheri official website with this link https://nadakacheri.karnataka.gov.in/ajsk
- Click or press on the Application option.
- Find and then select the Online Application option.
- Upon clicking on it a new page will start to load to an application raising page.
- You have to enter your ten-digit phone number in the dialogue box.
- This will lead you to your certificate page.
- Just click on the Reprint button to initiate a load screen that will Reprint your certificate successfully.
You will receive your document.
How to apply for Name/Caste/ Address Correction.
Note : This option is only available for existing certificates which is confirmed by showing in after the search.
- Navigate into the official website through this link https://nadakacheri.karnataka.gov.in/ajsk
- See under the Online Application tab.
- Find the Online Application option and then just click on it.
- The page will load to a new screen called application raising page.
- Enter your ten digit registered phone number.
- Find the “New Request” option on the screen and then select the service name which you are attempting to replace.
On this page you need to enter your documents accordingly for instance.
If you want to update the caste, income and residential certificate.
- You have to enter Ration Card Number, Name, Aadhar Card Number and other requirements and then click on search.
- All the matched records in the database will be displayed on your screen. You have to choose the exact matched record and then print the certificate.
(The Certificate is already generated.)
- If the certificate is to be sent for correction or for an update select the matched record.
- Then click on the “Preview” button.
- Print and close the preview option.
- Pick the correction options displayed.
- And then click on proceed.
Now what if I don’t have a Ration Card while searching ?
If you don’t have a Ration Card number while searching all you have to do is enter the number “9999” as your Ration Card number and then click on search.
Note: We are very sorry to inform you that at the moment they do not have any option for an online application regarding pension schemes. However, you can apply for pension schemes at the nearest Nadakacheri Office.
What Is The Correct Method To Save A Physical Copy Or A Digital Copy Of The Caste Certificate Online?
Yes, there is a way to download them on your device. You can save it digitally in your phone storage, Computer, Digilocker or in your Google Drive.
You can print a copy for a physical file in paper but the digital copy of your Caste Certificate will always be saved in your devices unless you delete it.
Below, I have shown you how to do it in simple steps.
- Press on the “Get Status” tab on your screen after you visit the Nadakacheri portal or click on this link https://nadakacheri.karnataka.gov.in/ajsk
- Type in your ACK ( Nadakacheri Acknowledgement Number)
- Now, It is simple, you just have to click on the “Show Certificate” option.
- You can now Print or download the Caste Certificate, but I suggest you download it on your phone and then upload it to your Google drive or Digilocker.
- You can always print it at your convenience.
Nadakacheri Statistics and Credibility
( July)
| Application Raised until July | 60610717 |
| Application Disposed until July | 60181483 |
| eKshana Applications Printed until July | 4704893 |
| RTC Raised until July | 59176944 |
| Mutation (MR) Issues until July | 971816 |
| Total Aadhar Card enrollment until July | 5629839 |
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Important Dates :
- E-kshana Programs launching date – 1st March ’18
- Spandana Centers,the district levels – 1st Nov.’15
- Paperless Certification Programs – November 21st ’15
- Crops Certification implemented – 6th of August’15
- Kalburgi region Hyderabad Karnataka Service – 4th Aug’15
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Why Nadakacheri Was Introduced?
Nadakacheri/ Atalji Janasnehi Kendra Services is a website portal developed and tested by The National Informatics Centre (NIC) the Nadakacheri is a web-based application with unsophistication in mind. This application is regulated through a centralized form of architecture hosted in the State Data Center.
This piece of software promotes a common ground or a portal where the notion of a distinct front office, back office, local server or any other characteristic of data replication or secureence is close to or to none.
Intended to make all the processes citizen services to be done digitally to save time, power, wealth and workforce.
Is it Safe and Secure to Apply Through Nadakacheri Portal ?
Yes, it is absolutely safe and secure. Even though mistakes do happen and they did lose a lot of data during a malfunction of the system during data replication.You do not need to worry about it as it was troubleshooted and rectified and they made sure it won’t happen again. And they have improved ever since.
It is backed by the Government of Karnataka and I can personally assure you that it is a hundred percent safe. And also The Directorate of the Atalji Janasnehi has been ascertained at the Revenue Department. To be more efficient towards the cause the Commissioner Survey Settlement and the Land records are designated as the Director of the project. The Directorate is appointed to monitor, facilitate and contribute specialized guidance down the line to enforce the project effectively across the wide stretch of the State.
When Was The Nammadi Project Established and By Whom ?
It was established and initiated in September of the year 2006, the Nemmadi telecenter project was initiated as a crucial element to the PPP i.e Public-Private Partnership Model by the Government of Karnataka,India in their efforts to provide e-governance services to the rural population to create a good experience availing all these crucial certificates and documents.
Are There Any Kind of Fees to Obtain The Caste Certificates ?
Yes, there is. To obtain these certificates you need to pay a fee of rupees fifteen per certificate with unlimited validity and with no renewal date whatsoever.
Why Don’t We Have a Validity on The Certificates?
The certificates don’t have a validity on it as it lasts for a lifetime from the date you acquire it. So, we can say that it has a lifetime validity. No, this doesn’t mean it is Government issued and as it works For the People, By the People, Of the people. They have made it simple for our own benefits.
What Should I Do If I Lose My ACK Nadakacheri Acknowledgement Number ?
If you do manage to lose your Nadakacheri Acknowledgement Number or the ACK Number then you can send an email to [email protected].
Do not forget to write the Applicant details in the mail which are the very basic details. For example, Name, District, Taluk, Hobli, Contact Number and Name of Service for instance Caste/Income/Residential information etc.
I Have Entered Wrong Details While Raising the Application Online, I Want to Edit or Correct it
Unfortunately, you cannot edit your application once it is submitted.But, what you can do is visit the Hobli Nadakacheri office available at the nearest area to request for a correction or an edit.
OR
You can raise a new application, this time with the correct details.
Are the Caste Certificates, Residential Certificate or Income Certificates and other Certificates received from cyber centres through the internet on other private bodies authentic in nature ?
The certificates issued either by private or cyber cafes/ centres are a hundred percent authentic and valid. As these third parties use their official website which is https://nadakacheri.karnataka.gov.in to raise the request. By which it will log them in to the respective authorized log-ins for verification and approvals.Upon the successful approval of the certificates it can be downloaded online for free of cost.
Note: If they charge you extra for the downloading of the certificates then it is not from their end.
What are the important department certificates/documents that are being issued under Atalji Janasnehi Kendra ?
Important certificates and documents that are issued through Atalji Janasnehi Kendra are as follows:
- Mojini (11 E Sketch)
- Aadhar
- Bhoomi (RTC, Mutation)
- E-janma (birth certificate and death certificate)
- Survey documents (e-library)
What is E-Swathu ?
It is an application procured by the RDPR Department to the Panchayat Development Officer. It is developed to mark the property within the GramaThana or outside GramaThana.
How to use Digilocker for the safe-keeping of the certificates issued under the Atalji Janasanahi Kendra?
Any individual who is registered under DIGILOCKER are capable of receiving their certificates automatically to their digilocker account storage. Once the certificate is available in the database and approved by the DT as it is integrated with AJSK applications through web services.
Thank You! For reading this far I hope our article answered all the questions you had in your mind.