New Delhi: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on the occasion of Passport Seva Divas that India will soon launch the second phase of Passport Seva Program (PSP-version 2.0). , which includes new and upgraded e-passports. Jaishankar called upon passport-issuing authorities in India and abroad to join forces in renewing the pledge to provide passport and related services to the people in a “timely, reliable, accessible, transparent and efficient manner”. In his message at the Passport Seva Kendra, Jaishankar said, “We will soon launch the Passport Seva Program (PSP) version 2.0, including the new and improved e-passport.”

)PSP Version 2.0 for the convenience of citizens-Jaishankar He further added, “In line with the Prime Minister’s vision of enhancing ‘Ease of Living’ for citizens, these initiatives will usher in a new paradigm of ‘Ease’: e: by harnessing the digital eco-system ADVANCED PASSPORT SERVICES FOR CITIZENS A: Artificial intelligence-driven service delivery S: Easier foreign travel using chip-enabled e-passports E: Enhanced data security. In his message, Jaishankar said, I would like to call upon all passport issuing authorities to join me in renewing our pledge to provide passport and related services to citizens in a timely, reliable, accessible, transparent and efficient manner.”

Jaishankar’s message shared on Twitter MEA statement Sharing Jaishankar’s message on Twitter, the Ministry of External Affairs said, “Here is a message from External Affairs Minister Jaishankar as we celebrate Passport Seva Diwas today. To provide timely passport and related services to citizens. reaffirms its commitment.” in a reliable, accessible, transparent and efficient manner.” Jaishankar said on the occasion of Passport Seva Divas 2022 It is a pleasure to felicitate all Passport Issuing Authorities in India and abroad and their colleagues from the Central Passport Organisation.He said that the day is an opportunity to take stock of what has been achieved and the delivery of passport services. reaffirms India’s resolve to strive to achieve the highest standards in Record in 2021 .34 million passports made External Affairs Minister Jaishankar said that the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has Increase in the number of daily appointments after the pandemic and special campaigns on weekends The increase in demand for passport related services has been addressed by organizing He said that the Ministry has recorded in .34 million passports and miscellaneous services processed, which From 63 represents percentage increase.

Passport Seva Program (PSP) made a significant contribution towards the ‘Digital India’ goal of the Government of India

Jaishankar in his message said that the Passport Seva Program (PSP) has contributed significantly towards the ‘Digital India’ goal of the Government of India. He told about his visit to Passport Seva Kendras in several states. Jaishankar said that other ministers and senior officials of the Ministry of External Affairs have also made similar visits. He further added, “These visits have enabled us to create convergence between the levels of policy and operational governance. There will be no dearth of such efforts in future as well.”

“PSP has introduced mPassport Seva Mobile App, mPassport Police App, integration of PSP with DigiLocker and ‘Apply from Anywhere’

Jaishankar in his message said, “PSP has supported the Government’s Digital India goal with milestones such as mPassport Seva Mobile App, mPassport Police App, integration of PSP with DigiLocker and ‘Apply from Anywhere’ scheme.” made a significant contribution towards He further said, “801 in the country Passport Seva Kendra (PSK) were there, this number increased 7 times is and has become today 801 With reference to POPSK, I Would like to acknowledge the role of the Department of Posts and the State Police Authority are respected partners.”

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Sat, Jun 24, 2023, 10: 14 PM IST