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Hans India
9 hours ago
- Politics
- Hans India
MEA awards Telangana Intelligence DG
Hyderabad: State Director General (Intelligence) B Shivadhar Reddy has received the Certificate of Recognition representing Telangana police in New Delhi on Tuesday. Pabitra Margherita, Minister of State for External Affairs presented the award to the police official at a programme. The Telangana Police has been adjudged as one of the best performing Police and a well-deserved recipient of 'Certificate of Recognition' based on the Passport applications verification data for the financial year 2024-2025 in India by Ministry of External Affairs during the Passport Sewa Diwas and Passport officers conference at New Delhi. The Telangana Police received 8,06,684 passport applications for financial year 2024-25 and successfully completed their verification within the stipulated time of below 15 days. It's pertinent to mention that average time for passport verification in Telangana is below 7 days against the stipulated time of 15 days. Telangana Police has developed customized software named 'Satyaapan' and 'VeriFast' which automates the process of passport verification by using the face recognition and data matching technology to identify the passport applicant's criminal background, old passport applicants and duplicate passport seekers by matching the data from CCTNS, Passport application records and other databases. Telangana Police has been adjudged as one of the best performing states for six times since 2014 in expeditiously completing passport verification. This recognition by the Ministry of External Affairs is a testament to the department's commitment to excellence in public service. Telangana State has developed its own verification system to ensure that passport services will be provided to the public 1) Fool-proof verification, 2) Timely disposal of the applications and 3) Without any corruption. Dr Jitender, DGP, Telangana appreciated all the unit officers in general and special branch officers and staff of every unit in particular for this achievement for clearing passport applications verification expeditiously and bringing accolades to Telangana Police.
Hans India
a day ago
- Politics
- Hans India
EAM to felicitate Intelligence DG in Delhi today
Hyderabad: On the occasion of Passport Seva Diwas, B Shivadhar Reddy, Director General of Intelligence, Telangana will receive the Best Service Certificate from the Minister of External Affairs Dr S Jaishankar in New Delhi on Tuesday. Telangana Police is proud to have set the 'Gold Standard' in passport verification and is planning for more innovations in the future with the VeriFast app developed by Telangana Police. The Telangana State Police Department has emerged as the top performer in the country in the police verification process of passport applicants with the VeriFast app. The app has made the passport verification process faster, more accurate, transparent and of utmost public interest.
United News of India
2 days ago
- Business
- United News of India
Telangana Police's VeriFast' app tops in Passport Verification Efficiency
Hyderabad, June 23 (UNI) The Telangana State Police has emerged as the top performer among all state police forces in India in the domain of passport verification, thanks to Telangana's 'VeriFast application'. Telangana Director General of Intelligence B Shivadhar Reddy will be receiving the Certificate of Excellence from the Minister of External Affairs at New Delhi on Tuesday, June 24, which is observed every year as Passport Seva Divas, a release said here on Monday. This innovative digital solution has dramatically streamlined the passport verification process, ensuring speed, accuracy, transparency, and citizen-centric service delivery. As per the latest national statistics, Telangana Police has once again achieved the fastest average turnaround time (TAT) in passport verification, consistently completing verifications well within the mandated time, and often in less than three working days—a benchmark that sets Telangana apart from most other states. Key Success Metrics includes daily average of 2,000+ passport verifications processed across the state with real-time monitoring, with annual volumes exceeding eight lakhs; detection and prevention of fraudulent passport applications through integration with Intelligence systems and data analytics besides significant cost savings for Telangana Police as VeriFast operates on existing devices without requiring expensive hardware replacement. The VeriFast application is a testament to Telangana Police's commitment to harnessing technology for efficient governance and citizen service. It reflects the state's larger digital transformation agenda and showcases how police modernization can directly improve service delivery and national security outcomes. Telangana Police is proud to set the gold standard in passport verification and looks forward to continuous innovation in this space, a release said. UNI KNR RN
The Hindu
2 days ago
- The Hindu
Telangana's VeriFast app sets national benchmark in passport verification
The Telangana Police have secured the top rank in passport verification efficiency across all Indian States, owing to their digital platform VeriFast. This recognition comes ahead of Passport Seva Divas on June 24, when Director General of Intelligence B. Shivadhar Reddy will receive the Certificate of Excellence in New Delhi from the Minister of External Affairs. The VeriFast application was developed to streamline passport verification and has placed Telangana at the forefront of technological innovation in public service. The State consistently records the fastest average turnaround time (TAT) for verifications, often completing the process in under three working days, ahead of national requirements. According to national data, Telangana processes more than 2,000 passport verifications daily, with annual figures exceeding eight lakh. The system records over 95% satisfaction among applicants, thanks to its transparency, reliability, and real-time SMS updates. Most police stations report zero backlog due to dynamic reassignment and balanced workload distribution. VeriFast integrates with the State's intelligence databases to detect and prevent fraudulent applications. It follows a tiered workflow involving Field Verification Officers, Inspectors or Assistant Commissioners of Police, and Passport Verification Cells, ensuring accuracy and accountability. The platform works across Android, iOS, Windows, and Linux, eliminating the need for expensive hardware. Future upgrades will allow applicants to schedule verification slots, making the process more convenient. Its data analytics feature helps the police monitor verification trends, identify suspicious activity, and aid in crime analysis, including detecting illegal emigration rackets.
India Today
2 days ago
- Business
- India Today
VeriFast app makes Telangana police best in India for passport verification
Telangana Police has been ranked the best in the country for passport verification, thanks to its homegrown digital platform, VeriFast. The app has made the process quicker, more accurate, and highly transparent, earning the state national state police consistently complete passport verifications in under three working days, far ahead of the national average. With over 2,000 verifications processed daily and an annual volume crossing 8 lakh, Telangana has managed to maintain a zero-backlog status in most police allows for dynamic reassignment of cases, which helps avoid delays even when officers are on leave or overloaded. Over 95 per cent of applicants have reported satisfaction with the process, according to feedback collected via SMS. The app also helps prevent fraud by integrating with the state's intelligence systems. Each verification goes through a multi-level check involving Field Verification Officers (FVOs), Inspectors, ACPs, and dedicated Passport Verification Cells, ensuring accuracy and runs on existing devices and supports all major platforms like Android, iOS, Windows, and Linux. This has resulted in significant cost savings for the police department. Upcoming features include letting applicants choose time slots for home visits, making the process even more citizen-friendly.B Shivadhar Reddy, Director General of Intelligence, Telangana, will receive the Certificate of Excellence from the External Affairs Minister in Delhi on June 24, observed as Passport Seva Ends IN THIS STORY#Telangana
