New security paper for Meeseva certificates unveiled

Telangana government has introduced a new security paper for Meeseva certificates as a measure to rein in counterfeit certificates and unauthorised duplication.

Specially designed to resist tearing and withstand exposure to water, the new paper was launched at a programme here on Tuesday (October 13) by Minister for IT and Industries D. Sridhar Babu.

The new security paper also offers greater resilience against wear and tear arising from routine handling, folding and long-term storage. The new Meeseva certificate paper incorporates 15 advanced security features that will enhance security, durability and reliability of government documents. Details of the features are being withheld for security reasons, the Minister’s office said in a release.

The enhanced durability will enable citizens to preserve important certificates in good condition for years. Under normal conditions, the paper is also expected to reduce the need for lamination, offering greater convenience while helping protect documents over the long term, it said.

“Many government certificates are documents that citizens need to preserve for decades... it is the government’s responsibility to ensure these documents remain durable, secure and reliable,” the Minister said. The introduction of the new security paper will also strengthen safeguards against forgery and counterfeiting and the initiative reinforce public confidence in the authenticity and reliability of government-issued documents, he said.

Meeseva centres, which provide a range of government services across Telangana, are using a special security paper for printing certificates since 2011.