{"id":1296864,"date":"2025-06-26T10:50:50","date_gmt":"2025-06-26T05:20:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/?p=1296864"},"modified":"2025-06-26T10:51:39","modified_gmt":"2025-06-26T05:21:39","slug":"e-passports-start-rolling-out-across-india-1-43-crore-passports-issued-in-12-months","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/e-passports-start-rolling-out-across-india-1-43-crore-passports-issued-in-12-months\/","title":{"rendered":"e-Passports Start Rolling Out Across India; 1.43 Crore Passports Issued In 12 Months"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Marking the 13th Passport Seva Divas, External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar unveiled a sweeping set of reforms aimed at further modernizing India\u2019s passport services. The key announcements include the full rollout of Passport Seva Programme (PSP) Version 2.0 and the nationwide implementation of e-Passports.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"465\" src=\"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Untitled-design-14-1-1.jpg\" alt=\"e-Passports Start Rolling Out Across India; 1.43 Crore Passports Issues In 12 Months\" class=\"wp-image-1296880\" srcset=\"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Untitled-design-14-1-1.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Untitled-design-14-1-1-300x140.jpg 300w, https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Untitled-design-14-1-1-768x357.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Tech-Powered PSP V2.0 Goes Nationwide<\/strong><br>PSP Version 2.0 has now been deployed across the country, leveraging advanced technologies to streamline the application and delivery process. With pilot testing of the Global PSP V2.0 also initiated in embassies and consulates, India is moving toward seamless global passport services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>e-Passports for Faster, Safer Travel<\/strong><br>One of the most anticipated updates is the introduction of e-Passports. These new <a href=\"https:\/\/economictimes.indiatimes.com\/nri\/latest-updates\/jaishankar-launches-passport-seva-2-0-rolls-out-e-passports-nationwide-on-passport-seva-divas\/articleshow\/122061012.cms?from=mdr\">passports<\/a> are embedded with contactless chips to enable quicker immigration clearance and enhanced data security. This is a major leap in aligning India\u2019s travel documentation with international standards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Rapid Police Verification Through mPassport Police App<\/strong><br>The minister shared that the <strong>mPassport Police App<\/strong> has significantly reduced police verification times to just 5\u20137 days in 25 states and union territories. This has made the process faster and more citizen-friendly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Bringing Services Closer to Citizens<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Ten new <strong>Post Office Passport Seva Kendras (POPSKs)<\/strong> were opened in the past year, including the milestone 450th POPSK in Kushinagar in April 2025.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Mobile van services<\/strong> have been introduced to bring passport facilities to remote and underserved regions, ensuring that even rural populations have access to travel documentation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Rising Numbers Reflect Growing Trust<\/strong><br>Passport issuance in India has grown from <strong>91 lakh in 2014 to 1.46 crore in 2024<\/strong>, demonstrating both increased efficiency and greater public reliance on the system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>A Gateway to Global Opportunities<\/strong><br>Dr. Jaishankar emphasized that these reforms are not just about ease of travel but about empowering professionals and workers to explore global opportunities. He described the transformation as part of India\u2019s broader vision for a <strong>\u201cViksit Bharat\u201d<\/strong> driven by <strong>Seva (Service), Sushasan (Good Governance), and Garib Kalyan (Welfare of the Poor).<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><br>With PSP 2.0 and e-Passports, India is ushering in a new era of secure, swift, and citizen-centric passport services. These initiatives not only make global mobility smoother but also reflect the nation\u2019s commitment to digital governance and inclusive growth.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Marking the 13th Passport Seva Divas, External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar unveiled a sweeping set of reforms aimed at further modernizing India\u2019s passport services. The key announcements include the full rollout of Passport Seva Programme (PSP) Version 2.0 and the nationwide implementation of e-Passports. 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