Telangana has introduced a new security paper for Meeseva certificates to curb counterfeiting and unauthorised duplication of government documents, while making certificates more durable for long-term storage by citizens.
The paper was launched in Hyderabad on October 13 by Telangana IT and Industries Minister D. Sridhar Babu. According to a release from the Minister’s office, the paper incorporates 15 advanced security features intended to strengthen the security, durability and reliability of Meeseva certificates.
The government has not disclosed details of the security features, citing security reasons. The paper has been specially designed to resist tearing and withstand exposure to water. It is also intended to reduce damage caused by routine handling, folding and long-term storage.
The change affects certificates issued through Meeseva centres, which provide a range of government services across Telangana. These centres have used special security paper for printing certificates since 2011, making the latest launch an upgrade to an established document-security system rather than the creation of a new certificate-delivery channel.
The enhanced paper is expected to help citizens preserve important certificates in good condition for years. Under normal conditions, the government said, its durability could reduce the need for lamination, offering an additional convenience to people who must retain certificates for extended periods.
Government certificates are often used in applications and transactions that require citizens to present records over long periods. Damage, illegibility or suspected duplication can complicate the use of such documents. The new paper therefore links document security with the practical question of whether citizens can keep and produce official records when required.
“Many government certificates are documents that citizens need to preserve for decades,” Mr. Sridhar Babu said, adding that it was the government’s responsibility to ensure that the documents remained durable, secure and reliable.
The Minister said the new security paper would strengthen safeguards against forgery and counterfeiting and reinforce public confidence in the authenticity of government-issued documents. The release did not specify when the new paper would be adopted across all Meeseva certificate services or provide details of the suppliers, production volumes or implementation costs.
