January 22, 2026

The Citizen's Toolkit Master Index of 24x7 Government Resources

📚 The Citizen's Toolkit: 24x7 Resources Master Index

Knowledge is Power. Access is Sovereignty.

Welcome to the library of the active citizen.

The internet is flooded with opinions. But facts are hidden in databases. At Sansad Online, we believe that true citizenship goes beyond voting once every five years. It involves engaging with the State every day—auditing its accounts, checking its records, and demanding your rights using its own data.

We have curated 25 Definitive Guides to the most important government portals in India. These are not just links; they are user manuals for democracy. Whether you are a student researching a paper, a journalist investigating a scam, or a common citizen trying to fix your name on a ration card, this toolkit is for you.

Understand the laws that govern you.

1. Law Commission Reports Guide

  • What it is: The archive of legal reform proposals (Death Penalty, UCC).
  • Why read it: To understand the logic behind major legislative changes.

2. Constituent Assembly Debates (CAD)

  • What it is: The verbatim transcripts of how our Constitution was written (1946-1949).
  • Why read it: To know the "Original Intent" of the Founding Fathers regarding Secularism, Federalism, and Rights.

3. The Gazette of India

  • What it is: The "Birth Certificate" of every law and official notification.
  • Why read it: To check land acquisition notices, name changes, and official rules.

4. The Emergency Papers (1975-77)

  • What it is: The dark archive of the suspension of democracy, including the Shah Commission Report.
  • Why read it: To remember the value of civil liberties.

⚖️ Category 2: Judiciary & Justice

Track cases and access judgments for free.

5. e-SCR (Supreme Court Judgments)

  • What it is: The free search engine for 34,000+ Supreme Court verdicts.
  • Why use it: To read landmark judgments (Right to Privacy, Ayodhya) without paywalls.

6. e-Courts Services (District Courts)

  • What it is: The tracker for every case in the Lower Courts.
  • Why use it: To check the "Next Hearing Date" and download daily orders using the CNR Number.

7. RTI Decisions Archive (CIC)

  • What it is: The database of orders by the Central Information Commission.
  • Why use it: To find precedents that force government officers to release data.

💰 Category 3: Finance & Economy

Follow the money.

8. CAG Reports (The Audit)

  • What it is: The "Report Cards" of the government's financial performance (2G, Rafale, Railways).
  • Why read it: To see if tax money was wasted or stolen.

9. Union Budget & Economic Survey

  • What it is: The "Pink Book" documents detailing receipts and expenditure.
  • Why read it: To decode the Finance Bill and track Ministry-wise allocations.

10. MCA Master Data (Company Check)

  • What it is: The registry of all Indian companies (Pvt Ltd & LLP).
  • Why use it: To verify if a company is real or fake before joining or investing.
  • What it is: The database of Trademarks, Patents, and Designs.
  • Why use it: To check if your brand name or logo is already owned by someone else.

🚜 Category 4: Rural & Urban Development

Audit the development in your backyard.

12. Digital Land Records (Bhulekh)

  • What it is: The online repository of land ownership (7/12, Khatauni).
  • Why use it: To verify property titles and prevent land grabbing.

13. MGNREGA MIS (Rural Work Audit)

  • What it is: The ledger of the rural employment guarantee scheme.
  • Why use it: To find "Ghost Workers" in Muster Rolls and track village fund usage.

14. PARIVESH Portal (Environment)

  • What it is: The tracker for Environmental Clearances (EC) for factories/mines.
  • Why use it: To download EIA reports and check if a project is violating green norms.

🆔 Category 5: Identity & Citizen Services

Manage your essential documents.

15. DigiLocker (Digital Wallet)

  • What it is: The legal app to store Driving Licenses, Marksheets, and ABC IDs.
  • Why use it: To travel paperless and access valid digital originals.

16. NFSA Portal (Ration Card)

  • What it is: The PDS database for food security.
  • Why use it: To check your Ration Card status, monthly entitlement, and One Nation One Ration Card eligibility.

17. Parivahan Sewa (Vehicle & License)

  • What it is: The database of Vehicles (Vahan) and Licenses (Sarathi).
  • Why use it: To check RC status, pay e-Challans, and verify second-hand cars.

🗣️ Category 6: The Voice of State & Citizen

Hear the leaders and demand redressal.

18. Prime Ministers' Speeches Archive

  • What it is: The collection of speeches from Nehru to Modi.
  • Why read it: To analyze policy intent and historical rhetoric.

19. Presidential Addresses Archive

  • What it is: The repository of Joint Session addresses and Republic Day speeches.
  • Why read it: To understand the official "Vision of the Government."

20. CPGRAMS (Grievance Redressal)

  • What it is: The portal to file complaints directly to the PMO/Ministries.
  • Why use it: To resolve stuck passports, IT refunds, and pension issues.

🎓 Category 7: Education & HR

Verify institutions and officials.

21. UDISE+ (School Report Cards)

  • What it is: The database of all schools (Government & Private).
  • Why use it: To check a school's infrastructure, teacher ratio, and recognition status.

22. Civil List (IAS/IPS Directory)

  • What it is: The service records of top bureaucrats.
  • Why use it: To know the background and tenure of your District Magistrate or SP.

👮 Category 8: Internal & External Security

Know the state of the nation.

23. NCRB Reports (Crime Statistics)

  • What it is: The official data on Crime, Suicides, and Prisons.
  • Why read it: To debunk fake news about crime waves using real data.

24. Indian Treaties Database (MEA)

  • What it is: The archive of Extradition Treaties and Trade Agreements.
  • Why read it: To read the fine print of India's international relations.

25. Parliament Museum Virtual Tour

  • What it is: An immersive digital journey through India's democratic history.
  • Why visit: To experience the story of freedom from your screen.

⚠️ A Note on Data Accuracy

While these portals are official, government data is dynamic.

  • Updates: Portals like Parivahan and NREGA update in real-time.
  • Lags: Reports like NCRB or UDISE+ often have a 1-year lag.
  • Glitches: Government servers often face downtime. Always try during off-peak hours or use the specific mobile apps (UMANG/mParivahan) mentioned in the guides.

🤝 How to Contribute

Found a broken link? Or a new portal that should be on this list? Write to us at resources@sansad.in. We update this toolkit quarterly to ensure every link works when you need it most.

Stay Informed. Stay Vigilant. Stay Citizen.