India to Roll Out e-Passports, Announces Jaishankar on Passport Seva Divas 2022
SHARE TWEET SHARE EMAIL COMMENTS Minister for External Affairs S Jaishankar has confirmed that the central government is striving to implement e-passports that will facilitate international travel and provide protection against identity theft. The announcement came on the occasion of Passport Seva Divas when the minister explained the government’s intention to enhance the citizen experience and public delivery. An e-passport (electronic passport) will function in the same way as a traditional physical passport, but will also have a small electronic chip inside that is reminiscent of a driver’s licence. All of the passport holder’s vital information will be stored on the chip, including name, birthdate, address, and other details. These passports will use an RFID chip and have an antenna built into the back cover as an inlay. This chip will make it easier for officials to immediately check a traveller’s information. The government has already announced ...