Passport Seva Portal:
The Passport Seva Portal experienced widespread server issues recently, disrupting operations at Passport Seva Kendras (PSKs) across India.
- Passport Seva Portal established by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) in partnership with Tata Consultancy Services, the Passport Seva portal is an excellent example of a Public-Private Partnership.
- It simplifies the passport application and renewal process in India.
- Through this portal, individuals can quickly apply for a passport or its renewal from the convenience of their homes.
- It is a user-friendly portal providing access to various passport services online.
- The MEA has retained sovereign functions like verification, granting, and issuance of a passport as well as ownership of core assets, including data and information of the applicants.
- The portal offers complete information regarding the documents required and the process to be followed for obtaining any of the documents mentioned above. You can complete these steps online.
- But in some instances, you will be required to take a printout of the application form, book an appointment, and then visit your nearest Passport Seva Kendra.
- To be able to use the facilities made available under Passport Seva, it is mandatory to register for Passport Seva Online first.
