The Forest Department has also joined the e-District platform for various services including compensation for wild animal attacks and crop loss. A press note issued here said at least one member of the 80-lakh families in the State was utilising the e-District portal for various services and 81,000 citizens had registered themselves on the public portal to avail themselves of the services. The press note said efforts were on to enlarge the portfolio of digital services offered through the e-District platform in Thiruvananthapuram and Wayanad districts. Meanwhile, the poject has crossed another milestone by processing over 3 crore certificates through its online platform. Currently, 24 revenue certificate services, including income, caste, and possession certificates, are offered through Akshaya centres and the e-District public portal (https://edistrict.kerala.gov.in).

Source: The Hindu August 19, 2017 14:15 UTC