Passport Seva Programme V2.0 rolled out across India: External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Tuesday praised the work of passport authorities across India and overseas on the occasion of the 13th Passport Seva Divas. He also announced significant developments in the Passport Seva Programme (PSP), including the nationwide launch of e-Passports.
Sharing the same on social media, the minister highlighted the transformation in passport services under the pillars of "Seva, Sushasan and Garib Kalyan", calling them the key pillars of governance that would lead us to a Viksit Bharat. 'They are all reflected with prominence in our Passport Seva Programme," he said.
He highlighted the remarkable progress in passport services over the past decade, noting that passport issuance had increased from 91 lakh in 2014 to 1.46 crore in 2024.
The Minister also stated that the Passport Seva Programme Version 2.0 has been implemented nationwide, incorporating advanced and emerging technologies to enhance efficiency and transparency in service delivery.
Greetings to all Passport Authorities in India and abroad on the occasion of the 13th Passport Seva Divas.
Your commendable efforts, guided by 'Seva, Sushasan and Garib Kalyan', are instrumental to ensuring ease of travel, deepening access to global workplace and empowering the…
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June 24, 2025
"In line with the Government of India's commitment to deliver the next level of citizen-centric service, I am delighted to inform you that we have rolled out PSP V2.0 across the country," he said. He further informed that pilot testing of the Global PSP V2.0 is also underway and that it will be launched in phases in all Indian embassies and consulates.
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Jaishankar described the e-Passport initiative as a significant milestone, noting that its contactless, chip-based data reading will simplify travel and speed up immigration procedures. He also highlighted the introduction of the mPassport Police App, which has helped reduce police verification time to 5–7 days across 25 States and Union Territories.
He said that in the last year, 10 new Post Office Passport Seva Kendras (POPSKs) were opened, including the 450th POPSK in Kushinagar in April 2025.
"We have reached the remotest areas of our country through our mobile van facilities, which have enhanced the ease of passport services for citizens living in far-flung areas," he added. Jaishankar noted that these initiatives have empowered Indian workers and professionals to tap into global opportunities, thereby enhancing the country's presence in the international workforce.
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In his post on X, Jaishankar extended his congratulations to everyone involved in the passport delivery ecosystem for their contributions and continued commitment.
"I take this opportunity to congratulate everyone at Passport Offices (PO), Passport Seva Kendras (PSK), Post Office Passport Seva Kendras (POPSK) and all partners of Passport Seva Programme, including the Department of Posts, India Security Press at Nashik, State Police authorities, our service providers and others for their dedication in rendering passports and related services collectively to our citizens," he said.
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