PASSPORT SEVA DIVAS
Over 14 lakh visa applications submitted monthly in 2023: EAM Jaishankar on Passport Seva Divas
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar highlighted the Ministry's accomplishment of providing 1.65 crore passport-related services to Indian citizens in 2023 and processing over 14 lakh visa applications monthly during the 12th Passport Seva Divas.
E-passports with chips soon? Jaishankar announces Passport Seva Programme 2.0
India is set to launch the Passport Seva Programme (PSP) Version 2.0, which will include new and upgraded e-passports to enable enhanced passport services to citizens, using a digital eco-system. The initiative is in line with the Indian Prime Minister’s vision of enhancing the 'Ease of Living' for citizens. The PSP has significantly contributed to the Indian government's goal of a "Digital India" with milestones such as the mPassport Seva mobile app, mPassport Police app, integration of PSP with DigiLocker, and the 'apply from anywhere' scheme.
MEA discusses with foreign counterparts expediting, bringing clarity in visa process for Indian students
"Senior MEA officials dealing with Australia, Canada, Czech Republic, Germany, New Zealand, Poland, UK & USA had constructive discussions with corresponding Heads of Missions/senior diplomats of these countries about streamlining student visas to Indian nationals," Bagchi tweeted.
External Affairs Minister Jaishankar compliments officials for timely passport delivery despite pandemic
In an address at an event marking the 'Passport Seva Divas', External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar appreciated all government staff involved timely issuance of passports to citizens, despite the pandemic. He also paid respects to those staff members that lost their lives or their loved ones to the Covid pandemic.
Indian Foreign Ministry aims to issue e-passports in near future
Speaking at the seventh Passport Seva Divas, Jaishankar said the ministry has initiated discussions with the ‘India Security Press’ regarding the project for issuing chip-enabled e-passports to the citizens.
Soon, Indians can have chip-based e-passport
Prime Minister announced that the government is working to simplify the process of issuing visas to PIO (Person of Indian Origin) and OCI (Overseas Citizen of India) cards.
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Here's how you can now get a passport from anywhere in India
A mobile app mPassport Seva for Android and iOS was also launched by Sushma Swaraj making it easier for applying, paying and scheduling an appointment.
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