SUWIDHA Centre was started in Jalandhar District under Sukhmani Society at DAC complex Jalandhar in April 2004. Initially it started with 2 services and has now graduated to 26 services. A new fully computerized and centrally air conditioned complex has been constructed to provide better citizen centric services. The new centre was recently inaugurated by Capt. Amarinder Singh, Hon’ble Chief Minister, Punjab. He lauded the efforts made by District Administration and NIC in starting e governance initiatives and said “It is such a great pleasure to open such a modern and pleasantly situated SUWIDHA Centre. I am sure it will be a great success” Capt. Amarinder Singh (Hon’ble Chief Minister,Punjab) Various important services are being provided in hassle free, time bound manner for which the government has prescribed minimal facilitation charges. The services include Issue and Renewal of Licenses/ certificates,Attestation/Registration of Documents, Vehicle Registration, Sanction of Pension etc. The project is running on self sustainable basis. The services are running on SUWIDHA ver 2.0 developed by NIC Punjab State Centre. Sarathi and Vahan are also implemented and plugged to SUWIDHA. DIO Sh. Amolak Singh Kalsi, and DIA Sh. Ranjeet Singh, at NIC Jalandhar have played a very active role in implementing the services, studying citizens’ requirements and analyzing proposed new services. All applications received at SUWIDHA Center are closely monitored on daily basis and the Center is fully networked and guarded by Closed Circuit Cameras whose display has been provided in the offices of DC, AC (G) and DIO/ DIA, NIC to keep a vigil on day to day working at SUWIDHA Center. These Cameras are also hooked to NIC Video Conferencing Centre for its live demonstration across the country. For further information, mail to punjab@nic.in