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Telangana to Issue Meeseva Certificates on New Anti‑Counterfeit Security Paper
✍️ Telangana Today
🗓 14 Oct 2026, 04:32 AM
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The Telangana government announced that all Meeseva certificates will be printed on a newly designed anti‑counterfeiting security paper, aiming to curb forgery and enhance document integrity.
The state government of Telangana has approved the use of a specially engineered security paper for all Meeseva certificates. The move is intended to strengthen the authenticity of these documents, which are widely used for various citizen services such as birth, death, and land records.
According to the announcement, the new paper incorporates multiple anti‑counterfeiting features, including watermarks, micro‑printing, and UV‑responsive elements. These measures are expected to make it significantly harder for fraudulent copies to be produced and circulated.
The transition to the new paper will be phased, with existing certificates remaining valid until they are renewed or re‑issued. Officials have directed Meeseva centers across the state to adopt the upgraded printing process by the end of the current fiscal year.
Stakeholders, including legal experts and citizen groups, have welcomed the initiative, noting that it aligns with broader efforts to digitise and secure public services in the state.
The government will monitor the rollout closely and may introduce additional security enhancements based on feedback and emerging threats.
According to the announcement, the new paper incorporates multiple anti‑counterfeiting features, including watermarks, micro‑printing, and UV‑responsive elements. These measures are expected to make it significantly harder for fraudulent copies to be produced and circulated.
The transition to the new paper will be phased, with existing certificates remaining valid until they are renewed or re‑issued. Officials have directed Meeseva centers across the state to adopt the upgraded printing process by the end of the current fiscal year.
Stakeholders, including legal experts and citizen groups, have welcomed the initiative, noting that it aligns with broader efforts to digitise and secure public services in the state.
The government will monitor the rollout closely and may introduce additional security enhancements based on feedback and emerging threats.