India, Oct. 26 -- Nanjangud, Oct. 26 - In a pioneering step toward digital governance, Nanjangud has become the first City Municipal Council (CMC) in India to digitise its civic data through 'Civinc', a first-of-its-kind mobile application and online portal developed at Ashoka University.

The innovative platform consolidates information and contact details of local elected representatives and municipal employees onto a single, easy-to-use interface, enabling citizens to directly connect with officials responsible for addressing civic issues.

An initiative spearheaded by Nanjangud MLA Darshan Dhruvanarayan, the project allows residents to scan QR codes installed in each locality to instantly access details of officers handling tasks such...