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-# SaralSeva
+SaralSeva
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+๐ Table of Contents
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+- Overview
+- Project Insights
+- ๐ฎ๐ณ The Vision: Digitising Governance at the Gram Panchayat Level
+- Live Demo
+- Screenshots
+- Key Features
+- Technologies Used
+- Installation and Setup
+- Acknowledgments
+- Contact
+- How to Contribute
+- Contributing
+- Code of Conduct
+- Contribution Guidelines
+- Suggestions & Feedback
+- Show Your Support
+- License
+- Stargazers
+- Forkers
+- Project Admin
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+๐ Overview
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+> **SaralSeva** is a web-based full stack application designed to streamline the application and grievance resolution process for rural government schemes. This platform offers user-friendly features for users to apply for schemes, track their progress, and receive updates, as well as powerful tools for administrators and employees to manage scheme applications, monitor performance, and communicate effectively.
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-**SaralSeva** is a web-based full stack application designed to streamline the application and grievance resolution process for rural government schemes. This platform offers user-friendly features for users to apply for schemes, track their progress, and receive updates, as well as powerful tools for administrators and employees to manage scheme applications, monitor performance, and communicate effectively.
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๐ Project Insights
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+ ๐ด Forks |
+ ๐ Issues |
+ ๐ Open PRs |
+ ๐ Closed PRs |
+ ๐ ๏ธ Languages |
+ ๐ฅ Contributors |
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+ ๐ฎ๐ณ The Vision: Digitising Governance at the Gram Panchayat Level
SaralSeva is more than just a software project; it's an initiative for social good, aimed at strengthening governance from the ground up. It directly contributes to building a more inclusive and transparent Digital India by focusing on:
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* The platform serves as a central repository of information on all available government schemes. This empowers citizens with the information they need to claim their rights and improve their livelihoods.
* With dedicated portals for employees and administrators, tasks are clearly assigned and tracked. The integrated grievance redressal system ensures that citizen concerns are heard and addressed in a structured manner.
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-## ๐ Live Demo
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+๐ Live Demo
-Experience SaralSeva live here:
+Experience SaralSeva live here:
๐ [](https://saralseva.vercel.app/)
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๐ธ Screenshots
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-## ๐ Key Features
+๐ Key Features
SaralSeva is built on a robust three-tier architecture, providing distinct, secure, and feature-rich portals for each user role.
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* **Final Approval Authority**: Power to give the final approval or rejection for all applications.
* **Broadcast Announcements**: Create and display important updates for all citizens.
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+๐ **Exciting News...**
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+๐ This project is now an official part of GirlScript Summer of Code โ GSSoC'25! ๐๐๐ป We're thrilled to welcome contributors from all over India and beyond to collaborate, build, and grow *SaralSeva!* Letโs make learning and career development smarter โ together! ๐๐จโ๐ป๐ฉโ๐ป
-## ๐ ๏ธ Technology Stack
+๐ฉโ๐ป GSSoC is one of Indiaโs **largest 3-month-long open-source programs** that encourages developers of all levels to contribute to real-world projects ๐ while learning, collaborating, and growing together. ๐ฑ
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+๐ With **mentorship, community support**, and **collaborative coding**, it's the perfect platform for developers to:
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+- โจ Improve their skills
+- ๐ค Contribute to impactful projects
+- ๐ Get recognized for their work
+- ๐ Receive certificates and swag!
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+๐ **I canโt wait to welcome new contributors** from GSSoC 2025 to this SaralSeva project family! Let's build, learn, and grow together โ one commit at a time. ๐ฅ๐จโ๐ป๐ฉโ๐ป
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+ ๐ ๏ธ Technologies Used
### Frontend
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-## โ๏ธ Installation and Setup
+ โ๏ธ Installation and Setup
> The project is a monorepo containing four separate applications: `backend`, `user`, `employee`, and `admin`. Each must be set up and run independently.
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### 1. Clone the repository:
```bash
-git clone [https://github.com/eccentriccoder01/SaralSeva.git](https://github.com/eccentriccoder01/SaralSeva.git)
+git clone https://github.com/eccentriccoder01/SaralSeva.git
cd SaralSeva
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+```
### 2\. Set up the Backend (`/backend`):
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MONGODB_URL=YOUR_MONGODB_CONNECTION_STRING
JWT_SECRET=YOUR_JWT_SECRET_KEY
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-# Twilio Credentials (I haven't provided my Twilio credentials in the deployment, since it is paid, LOL)
+Twilio Credentials (I haven't provided my Twilio credentials in the deployment, since it is paid, LOL)
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+```bash
TWILIO_ACCOUNT_SID=YOUR_TWILIO_SID
TWILIO_AUTH_TOKEN=YOUR_TWILIO_AUTH_TOKEN
TWILIO_PHONE_NUMBER=YOUR_TWILIO_PHONE_NUMBER
+```
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+ Cloudinary Credentials
-# Cloudinary Credentials
+```bash
CLOUDINARY_NAME=YOUR_CLOUDINARY_CLOUD_NAME
CLOUDINARY_API_KEY=YOUR_CLOUDINARY_API_KEY
CLOUDINARY_SECRET_KEY=YOUR_CLOUDINARY_API_SECRET
+```
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+Firebase Credentials
-# Firebase Credentials
+```bash
FIREBASE_API_KEY=YOUR_FIREBASE_API_KEY
FIREBASE_AUTH_DOMAIN=YOUR_FIREBASE_AUTH_DOMAIN
FIREBASE_PROJECT_ID=YOUR_FIREBASE_PROJECT_ID
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npm run dev
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-### ๐ค Contributors
-We appreciate all the amazing people who have contributed to SaralSeva! ๐
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-#### How to Become a Contributor
-We welcome contributions from developers of all skill levels! Here are some ways you can contribute:
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-- ๐ Bug fixes - Help us identify and fix bugs
-- โจ New features - Suggest and implement new functionality
-- ๐ Documentation - Improve our docs and guides
-- ๐จ UI/UX improvements - Make the platform more user-friendly
-- ๐ง Performance optimizations - Help make SaralSeva faster and more efficient
-- ๐ Translations - Help make SaralSeva accessible in more languages
-- ๐ฑ Mobile responsiveness - Improve the mobile experience
-- ๐ Security enhancements - Help keep user data safe
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-Thank you to everyone who has made SaralSeva better! ๐
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## Issue Creation โด
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Your insights are invaluable to us. Reach out to us team for any inquiries, feedback, or concerns.
-## ๐ License
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+๐ Acknowledgments
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+- Thanks to all contributors of this project
+- Special shoutout to **GirlScript Summer of Code (GSSoCโ25)** for the amazing community and support!
+- Built with dedication, collaboration, and lots of chai
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+- **Developed by [Eccentric Explorer](https://eccentriccoder01.github.io/Me)**
+- **GitHub Issues**: [Report bugs or request features](https://github.com/eccentriccoder01/SaralSeva/issues)
+- **Email**: Contact the maintainers for collaboration opportunities
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+*Feel free to reach out with any questions or feedback!*
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+๐คHow to Contribute
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+We love contributions from the community! Whether it's a bug report, a new feature, or a documentation improvement, we appreciate your help.
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+***How to Contribute***
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+1. **Fork the repository** and create a new branch for your changes.
+2. **Make your changes** and ensure everything is working as expected.
+3. **Submit a pull request** with a clear description of your changes.
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+***Found a Bug?***
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+- Check the [issue tracker](https://github.com/eccentriccoder01/SaralSeva/issues) to see if the bug has already been reported.
+- If not, open a new issue and provide as much detail as possible.
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+***Have a Feature Idea?***
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+- We'd love to hear it! Open an issue to discuss your idea.
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+๐ค Contributing
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+We welcome contributions from developers of all skill levels! Here are some ways you can contribute:
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+### Ways to Contribute
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+- ๐ Bug fixes - Help us identify and fix bugs
+- โจ New features - Suggest and implement new functionality
+- ๐ Documentation - Improve our docs and guides
+- ๐จ UI/UX improvements - Make the platform more user-friendly
+- ๐ง Performance optimizations - Help make SaralSeva faster and more efficient
+- ๐ Translations - Help make SaralSeva accessible in more languages
+- ๐ฑ Mobile responsiveness - Improve the mobile experience
+- ๐ Security enhancements - Help keep user data safe
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+*Thank you to everyone who has made SaralSeva better! ๐*
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+๐ Code of Conduct
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+Please refer to the [`Code of Conduct`](https://github.com/eccentriccoder01/SaralSeva/blob/main/CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md) for details on contributing guidelines and community standards.
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+๐ค๐ค Contribution Guidelines
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+We love our contributors! If you'd like to help, please check out our [`CONTRIBUTE.md`](https://github.com/eccentriccoder01/SaralSeva/blob/main/CONTRIBUTING.md) file for guidelines.
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+>Thank you once again to all our contributors who has contributed to **SaralSeva!** Your efforts are truly appreciated. ๐๐
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+[](https://github.com/RhythmPahwa14/eccentriccoder01/SaralSeva/contributors)
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+See the full list of contributors and their contributions on the [`GitHub Contributors Graph`](https://github.com/eccentriccoder01/SaralSeva/graphs/contributors).
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-This project is open-source and available under the MIT License.
+๐ก Suggestions & Feedback
-## ๐ Contact
+Feel free to open issues or discussions if you have any feedback, feature suggestions, or want to collaborate!
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+๐ Show Your Support
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+*If you find SaralSeva project helpful, give it a star! โญ to support more such educational initiatives:*
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+- โญ **Starring the repository**
+- ๐ฆ **Sharing on social media**
+- ๐ฌ **Telling your friends and colleagues**
+- ๐ค **Contributing to the project**
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+๐ License
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+This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the [`License`](https://github.com/eccentriccoder01/SaralSeva/blob/main/LICENSE) file for details.
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+โญ Stargazers
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+๐ด Forkers
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+๐งโ๐ปProject Admin:
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+ ๐จโ๐ป Built with โค๏ธ by SaralSeva Team
+ โค๏ธ Sagnik Chakraborty and Contributors โค๏ธ
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+ Open an Issue | ๐ Star on GitHub | ๐ Live Demo
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+ โฌ๏ธ Back to Top
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-Developed by [Eccentric Explorer](https://eccentriccoder01.github.io/Me)
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-Feel free to reach out with any questions or feedback\!
+> Ready to show off your coding achievements? Get started with **SaralSeva** today! ๐
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