The recent rains have created havoc in many parts of the state, particularly in the surrounding areas of Vijayawada, where the flood has caused severe damage. The floods have not only disrupted the lives of people in various districts but have also led to the loss of hard-earned certificates and important documents.
The Board of Intermediate Education has taken a compassionate step by deciding to provide duplicate certificates free of cost to individuals who have lost their certificates due to the floods. Secretary Kritika Shukla announced that certified copies and duplicate certificates will be given at no charge to those affected by the floods in Vijayawada and other affected regions. The directive has been issued to Regional Inspecting Officers (RIOs) and District Inspecting Education Officers (DIEOs) to spread awareness about this initiative in flood-affected areas.
Affected candidates can apply for copies of their certificates by contacting the principal and district authorities of the college they attended. Alternatively, they can reach out to the board officials directly for assistance. Besides certificates, various other documents like Aadhaar, birth, death, marriage certificates, vehicle registrations, and more were also damaged in the floods.
The coalition government has made a decision to provide duplicate certificates, official documents, and certified copies to those who suffered losses. Minister Nara Lokesh recently oversaw a review meeting to address the issue of students who lost their certificates. Minister Lokesh instructed officials to promptly issue free certificates to the affected students and to establish full Digital Locker facilities to streamline future certificate verification processes, including for APPSC exam candidates.
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