Archive · 9 Jan 2026
TN Govt, Meta Launch WhatsApp Governance Service
The Tamil Nadu government and Meta have started a new service called 'Namma Arasu'.
This service lets people use WhatsApp to get help from the government.
You can do things like book bus tickets, get exam tickets, and pay taxes.
The service is in Tamil and English.
It started with 51 services from 16 government departments.
The goal is to make it easier for people to get the help they need.
Other states like Andhra Pradesh and Odisha already have similar services.
Tamil Nadu government and Meta launched 'Namma Arasu', a WhatsApp-based governance service.
The service offers 51 essential services across 16 government departments.
Available in Tamil and English, it simplifies access to services like bus tickets, exam hall tickets, and tax payments.
The initiative was launched at Umagine, the State’s annual tech conference.
Meta plans to expand the services and enhance user experience in phases.
- Who
- Tamil Nadu government and Meta
- What
- Launched 'Namma Arasu', a WhatsApp-based governance service
- When
- January 8, 2026
- Where
- Tamil Nadu, India
- Why
- To provide easy access to essential government services
Government and Meta
Citizens
Service Expansion
Government and Meta
The government and Meta plan to add more services to Namma Arasu in the future.
Citizens
Citizens will benefit from increased access to government services through a convenient platform.
- Service Name
- Namma Arasu
- Platform
- Languages
- Tamil and English
- Initial Services
- 51
- Departments Involved
- 16
- Launch Date
- January 8, 2026
- Key Figures
- Palanivel Thiaga Rajan, Arun Srinavas, Ravi Garg
- Other States
- Andhra Pradesh, Odisha
