Yogi Adityanath Introduces Secure E-Stamps in Uttar Pradesh
The Uttar Pradesh government, led by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, is set to make e-stamps more secure. The Stamps and Registration Department has prepared to offer personalized e-stamp papers of smaller value, verified through Aadhaar cards. This move aims to eliminate the risk of fake stamps.
New E-Stamp Features
The new e-stamps, initially for values under Rs 100, will include nine special security features:
- 1-D barcode
- Static line
- SD amount
- Static SD amount
- Text thread
- ASYM certificate ID
- Buyer’s name
- Single layer logo
- Text thread date
- Text ribbon
- BG
These features will make it impossible to create fake stamps.
Usage and Benefits
Printing a Rs 10 stamp paper costs approximately Rs 16, including transportation. Small-value stamps are frequently used for affidavits, government schemes, school and college admissions, employment services, and public grievances. In 2023-24, over 47 lakh e-stamps of more than Rs 100 value were issued, while over 2 crore 56 lakh e-stamp papers worth less than Rs 100 were issued. The secure e-stamps will help prevent artificial shortages and black market activities.
