Chandigarh, March 15 -- The Haryana revenue department has launched a chatbot, Bhu-Mitra, to provide round the clock assistance to citizens seeking land and revenue-related services.

Financial commissioner revenue (FCR), Sumita Misra said that Bhu-Mitra is a smart, conversational chatbot accessible directly through WhatsApp. The chatbot is available in both Hindi and English.

"Citizens can access Bhu-Mitra by saving the WhatsApp number 95933 00009 and starting a conversation. They no longer need to visit government offices or navigate complex portals. With just a few taps on their smartphones, they can access a range of essential revenue services from the comfort of their homes, at any hour of the day," the FCR said.

Misra said that, a...