How does police verification time impact passport issuance in India

What steps is the Ministry of External Affairs taking to reduce the duration of police verification for passports?
  • Long police verification times delay passport issuance in India, causing inconvenience to applicants.
  • The Ministry of External Affairs is implementing various measures to reduce the duration of police verification:
  • Introducing online verification processes to speed up the verification procedure.
  • Utilizing technology like mobile apps and integration with police databases for quicker verification.
  • Collaborating with state police departments to streamline and expedite the verification process.
  • Implementing a post-police verification system where passports can be issued on a conditional basis to speed up the process.
  • Constant monitoring and evaluation of verification processes to identify bottlenecks and improve efficiency.
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